Shimla, July 17 || Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said the government would soon announce a special relief package for the disaster-affected families after consulting the Cabinet.
He told the media here after returning from the national capital that the government has limited resources, and it was not possible to compensate for the damages without liberal help from the Union government.
"The state has sought a special relief package from the Union government to support the rehabilitation of the families, who have lost their homes, agricultural land and livelihood," the Chief Minister said.
He said the monsoon rain has just begun, and there is a long remaining span of the season.
"We must remain vigilant throughout its season," the Chief Minister said.
He said discussions were also held with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, who has assured to consider all the demands made by the state sympathetically.