Tangadagi consoles family of landslide victims, promises continued support
₹15 lakh compensation released to two daughters; Minister directs authorities to bear treatment cost of two seriously injured workers
Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi met with the family of three victims who perished in a recent landslide in Thirthahalli, Shivamogga district, on August 7. The minister conveyed condolences and promised ongoing support. He distributed ₹15 lakh in disaster relief compensation, equally divided between the deceased couple's daughters, Divya, and Mahalakshmi.
Each daughter received ₹7.5 lakh, deposited into their bank accounts. The minister assured the family of comprehensive educational assistance for the two young girls, ages 7 and 9. Should the family choose to enroll the girls in a government residential school, full educational benefits would be provided. Alternatively, the government would offer a monthly stipend of ₹4,000 per child for three years under a sponsorship program.
Tangadagi also pledged to facilitate the construction of a house for the grieving family, with the assistance administered through the local gram panchayat. Earlier in the day, the minister visited Hanumanth, son of Fakirappa, and Amruth, wife of Ramanna, who had sustained severe injuries in the same disaster. He directed the Deputy Commissioner to secure reimbursement for the injured party's medical expenses and other available relief under the rules.
The landslide struck Indira Nagar in Thirthahalli taluk, claiming the lives of the family members. Officials present included Deputy Commissioner Suresh B. Itnal, Zilla Panchayat CEO Varnit Negi, Karatagi tahsildar Kumaraswamy, and District Child Protection Officer Sindhu Angadi.
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