Assam to verify flood relief funds raised by 72 YouTubers
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the government will ascertain whether the money reached the State and how it has been utilised
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on August 12, 2026, that the Assam government will verify the flood relief funds raised by 72 YouTubers across Assam and other locations. Sarma expressed appreciation for the efforts of content creators and individuals supporting flood-affected people but stressed the need to ensure the funds reached the intended recipients and were used appropriately.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, 102 people died and 7.21 lakh were affected by floods between April and August 11, 2026, with most fatalities occurring in Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat districts. Sarma emphasized the importance of proper accounting to prevent duplication of relief efforts and praised a few Assam-based YouTubers for their "good job."
The Assam police's cyber cell would monitor the accounts associated with the fundraising activities. The Chief Minister stated that while they wanted to acknowledge the contributions of YouTubers and others involved in relief efforts, their accounts had to be verified first. Earlier, Sarma had directed authorities across districts to prevent people from seeking donations door-to-door or on roadsides in the name of flood relief, as there were allegations of such individuals collecting money using donation boxes or QR codes.
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