Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews flood-hit areas in Arunachal Pradesh, assures full Central assistance for relief, rehabilitation, damaged infrastructure and affected farmers.
Itanagar, July 1: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday conducted an extensive aerial and ground assessment of flood-hit areas in Arunachal Pradesh, assuring affected families that the Centre would provide all necessary assistance for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Accompanied by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Chouhan visited several flood-affected locations, including Keyi Panyor district, where he interacted with residents, inspected damaged infrastructure and reviewed the impact of the floods on homes, agriculture and public utilities.
The visit came amid widespread destruction caused by heavy rainfall and floods across the state, which have damaged roads, bridges, power infrastructure, communication networks, agricultural fields and residential buildings.
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— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) July 1, 2026
Addressing affected families, Chouhan said both the Central and Arunachal Pradesh governments were working together to ensure relief reached every household. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had directed that all possible support be extended to people affected by the disaster.
"The government stands firmly with the people of Arunachal Pradesh during this difficult period," the Union Minister said while interacting with residents.
During the inspection, Chouhan announced that a comprehensive assessment of the damage would be carried out to facilitate rehabilitation and compensation. He said new houses would be constructed for families whose homes had been washed away, while losses suffered by farmers, including damaged crops, agricultural land and livestock, would also be assessed for financial assistance.
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According to the minister, immediate relief measures, including the supply of food grains and other essential commodities, are already underway in affected areas. Officials said the assessment would form the basis of a detailed rehabilitation package to be submitted to the Central Government after the state completes its evaluation of the losses.
Travelling by road through several affected villages after completing the aerial survey, Chouhan met flood-hit families and listened to their grievances. He particularly interacted with women and assured them that the government would continue to support them throughout the recovery process. He said difficult times required collective strength and expressed confidence that coordinated efforts by governments and local communities would help the state recover.
Residents shared accounts of flooded homes, submerged farmland, damaged standing crops and disrupted livelihoods. The minister assured them that no affected family would be left out of relief and rehabilitation measures.
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During the visit, Chouhan also appreciated the efforts of villagers who had begun restoring damaged infrastructure on their own. He joined local residents in repairing a flood-damaged road and helping construct a temporary protection wall aimed at preventing river water from entering the village again.
The minister described the community initiative as an example of collective responsibility, noting that villagers had not waited for formal government approvals before taking steps to safeguard their settlements from further flooding. He said such public participation complemented government efforts and demonstrated resilience during times of crisis.
Later in the evening, Chouhan chaired a high-level review meeting in Itanagar with Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and senior state officials. The meeting reviewed ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures, progress in damage assessment and the status of restoration work across the affected districts.
The Union Minister directed officials to ensure there was no delay in providing assistance to affected families and stressed the need for close coordination between the Centre and the state government. He said relief operations should continue with urgency until normal life is restored.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Chouhan described the flood situation as serious, although he commended the state administration for its prompt rescue and relief response, which helped minimise the loss of lives. He said several roads, bridges, electricity facilities and communication systems had suffered extensive damage. Agricultural losses were also substantial, with crops destroyed, houses washed away and livestock losses reported from different parts of the state.
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According to the minister, the government's response is currently focused on two priorities—providing immediate humanitarian relief, including food, medicines and drinking water, and preparing a long-term rehabilitation plan based on a detailed assessment of the damage.
Chouhan said the Chief Minister had already submitted a preliminary report on the disaster, while a comprehensive assessment would follow after field verification. He said the findings would be shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Home Ministry to facilitate further assistance from the Centre.
The minister also underlined the need for long-term flood management measures, including stronger embankments, improved drainage systems, resilient infrastructure, safer shelters and better crop insurance mechanisms to reduce future losses.
Chouhan had arrived in Arunachal Pradesh a day earlier but was unable to conduct the planned aerial survey because of poor weather conditions. Despite the disruption, he met local residents and reviewed the flood situation with senior officials at the Itanagar Secretariat before rescheduling the inspection for Tuesday.
During Monday's review meeting, officials briefed the Union Minister on relief distribution, rehabilitation efforts and the challenges involved in reaching remote affected communities. Chouhan had then said that adverse weather may have grounded the helicopter but would not weaken the government's resolve to stand by flood-affected people.
Earlier during his visit, the Union Minister also paid a courtesy call on Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General (Retd.) K.T. Parnaik at Raj Bhavan, where they discussed ongoing relief operations and the state's recovery efforts.
Expressing confidence in the combined efforts of governments and local communities, Chouhan said Arunachal Pradesh would overcome the present crisis and rebuild with the support of both the Centre and the state administration.
