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Quake-hit Sikkim to receive Rs 1000 crore as relief funds
The 6.8-magnitude tremor on Sept 18 that hit the north-eastern zone of the country left many dead and injured. Dr Singh is on a daylong visit to Sikkim today to assess and review the damage caused by the earthquake.
The Centre will also provide assistance for earthquake proof buildings in the state. Reconstruction of rural roads, school buildings and public buildings will also be funded by the Centre.
"On arrival in Gangtok after making the aerial survey, the prime minister visited the injured at the Sikkim Manipal Hospital," a government spokesperson said.
OneIndia News
Story first published: Thursday, September 29, 2011, 17:00 [IST]