India, Nov. 11 -- In continuation of the relief package announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to support households affected by cyclone Arnab, the Odisha government has decided to extend emergent relief assistance across all blocks of Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal districts.

Under this directive, every family in all blocks of these three districts will receive 50 kg of rice and Rs 2,500 in financial assistance.

This was revealed by the office of Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) on Wednesday.

The state government has instructed the Collectors of Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal to immediately initiate the enumeration and verification of eligible families across all blocks to ensure smooth, transparent and timely distribution....