Srinagar, Nov 12 (JKNS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday visited the Warehouse at Nehru Market and Shiv Market to assess the damage caused to shops in the recent fire incident and announced immediate financial assistance of ₹1 lakh for each affected shopkeeper through the Red Cross.
During the visit, as per news agency JKNS, the Lieutenant Governor inspected the affected commercial establishments and took stock of the extent of damage caused by the fire. He also interacted with shopkeepers and representatives of the trade and business community, listened to their concerns and discussed the losses suffered by them.
LG Sinha announced ₹1 lakh in immediate relief from the Red Cross for each shopkeeper affected by the fire at the Warehouse, Nehru Market and Shiv Market.
He said the administration remains committed to extending necessary support to the affected traders and ensuring timely measures for their relief, restoration and recovery.
The visit was aimed at assessing the ground situation and reviewing the assistance required by the affected business community following the incident.
The administration is committed to facilitating the recovery of affected shopkeepers and extending necessary assistance to help them overcome the losses caused by the fire. (JKNS)
