Expediting relief, rehabilitation, assures Jaya

CUDDALORE: After distributing compensation to cyclone affected people, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday assured the people of Cuddalore of a bright future.Jayalalithaa conducted an aerial inspection of the cyclone-hit areas on Wednesday and landed at the Anna Stadium in Cuddalore. From there, the chief minister reached Subrayalu Reddiyar Marriage Hall where she personally handed over financial assistance to 25 beneficiaries who had lost houses, cattle, crops and boats in the cyclone.While addressing the gathering, Jayalalithaa said, “Cuddalore district was severely affected due to cyclone Thane. Government machinery had been pressed to carry out relief operations swiftly. Rs 850 crore had been allocated to restore drinking water supply, electricity, damaged houses and roads. Even if crops, boats and houses were lost, do not worry about anything. This government is here to help and rehabilitate people. This government is yours. This government will provide all the necessary help to the affected. A bright future is waiting for you people.”