A relief fund was distributed to victims of Kohima’s Mao Market fire incident, a DIPR report stated on Wednesday. An uncontrolled blaze at the Mao Market complex spread to adjoining NM Market and residential buildings in the area on 27 February 2023.
Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio had visited the site on Tuesday and announced a sum of Rs. 20 Lakh from the Chief Minister Relief Fund as financial assistance to the affected. Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) had also released Rs. 30 lakh for the victims.
The relief fund was distributed to a total of 20 families and 55 persons who were affected in the residential areas of Upper Chandmari, Porterlane, and Dzüvüru colony, DIPR stated. Accordingly, relief funds were handed to the victims as per the number of members of the household.
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In commercial areas, a total of 92 shops/vendors at Mao Market and 61 at NN Market were affected and a relief fund was handed to the vendors/shop owners who were affected by the inferno.
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A relief fund was distributed under the Damaged Assessment Committee headed by ADC Kohima, Rhosietho Ngouri as Chairman and SDO (C) Sadar, Asst. Manager NSDMA (Nodal Officer for Kohima District), SDPO, South Police Station Kohima, OC, Fire & Emergency Services South Station Kohima, Chairman, T. Khel, and Chairman, Mao Market Committee as members.
Meanwhile, Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industries has appealed to the trading community and well-wishers to contribute in aid of those affected by the fire.
KCCI has informed that kind people who wish to donate towards the cause may visit its office or contact its officials at 8787415102/ 9366403143 before 6 March 2023 (Monday).
