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Aizawl: Mizoram took a hit. Natural disasters and disease outbreaks cost the state over 1,291 crore rupees during the last five years. Chief Minister Lalduhoma led a State Disaster Management Authority meeting on Thursday to map out a recovery plan.
A recent Post Disaster Needs Assessment report outlined the damage. Cyclone Remal, landslides, rodent attacks, and African Swine Fever crippled the region. These events caused physical damages of 656.76 crore and economic losses of 634.35 crore. The state now needs 879.82 crore for reconstruction efforts.
Officials want to shift how they handle animal health crises. The authority debated a proposal to declare African Swine Fever a state-specific disaster. This change would help local farmers get money from the State Disaster Response Fund without waiting for a fixed eligibility period. As one official noted, the goal is to stop being constrained by a "fixed eligibility period."
The state also approved 178 recovery projects worth 11.44 crore for the current financial year. Beyond fixing what is broken, they are preparing for the next round of trouble. The government is buying new search and rescue equipment. They are also strengthening Project Management Units to handle national projects focused on earthquakes, landslides, and forest fires.
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