Ahead of central team visit, Bihar CM transfers ₹579 crore in flood relief
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary approved a direct cash transfer of ₹579.23 crore to 8,27,472 flood‑affected families a day before a Union team’s assessment visit. The relief package includes ₹7,000 per family, food distribution through over 1,200 community kitchens, and accelerated reconstruction efforts.
- ✓Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary approved a direct cash transfer of ₹579.23 crore to 8,27,472 flood‑affected families a day before a Union team’s assessment visit.
- ✓The relief scheme targets 8,27,472 households, each receiving ₹7,000 directly into bank accounts via the DBT system.
- ✓The relief package includes ₹7,000 per family, food distribution through over 1,200 community kitchens, and accelerated reconstruction efforts.
Bihar’s chief minister, Samrat Choudhary, announced a massive relief disbursement of ₹579.23 crore to families impacted by recent floods, timing the move a day ahead of a central delegation led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The announcement was made at a ceremony in Patna’s Sankalp auditorium, where the Disaster Management Department’s principal secretary presented the latest damage assessment.
The relief scheme targets 8,27,472 households, each receiving ₹7,000 directly into bank accounts via the DBT system. State officials estimate that roughly 50 lakh individuals across 15 districts, affecting about 55,000 hectares of agricultural land, have been hit by the floods. Over 1,200 community kitchens are operational, having served approximately 1.28 crore meals, while 21 rescue teams from the NDRF and SDRF continue on‑ground operations. The CM directed that any eligible family omitted from the list be added within a week and that reconstruction, including subsidies, road repairs, and farmer assistance, be completed within a month under a “Build Back Better” mandate.
The floods have devastated crops and livelihoods in Bihar, prompting a coordinated response from state and central agencies. The upcoming visit by Minister Chouhan is intended to verify the damage and assess the effectiveness of relief measures. The government has emphasized transparency in beneficiary verification and aims to restore normalcy swiftly, positioning the relief effort as both immediate aid and a catalyst for longer‑term recovery.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | STATES |
| Jurisdiction | BR State |
| Publication Date | 16 September 2026 |