Guwahati, Aug 9: The Assam government on Sunday began a statewide survey of flood-affected households to assess losses and determine compensation and rehabilitation assistance. 5 lakh, depending on the extent of damage.

2 lakh under the ‘fully damaged’ category. The same amount will be given for houses classified as ‘severely damaged’, where essential belongings and documents have also been extensively damaged.

Additional compensation will be available for losses to agriculture and livestock. Families will receive Rs 37,500 for each cattle loss, Rs 5,000 for damaged handlooms and Rs 4,000 each for goats, sheep or pigs.

Compensation will also be available for the loss of up to 100 ducks or chickens. As part of the exercise, Minister Keshab Mahanta visited flood-hit villages in Amguri, Sivasagar, inspected the door-to-door survey and spoke to affected residents.

“We are visiting every household to ensure that the assessment is carried out properly. Once the survey is completed, the government will provide assistance for rehabilitation so that affected families can rebuild their homes and restore their livelihoods,” Mahanta said.

Minister Bimal Bora said the survey was aimed at ensuring that every eligible family received the maximum assistance allowed under government rules. “The rehabilitation assessment has started today following the Chief Minister’s directions to conduct a thorough evaluation of losses.

Officials have been instructed to ensure that every affected family receives the assistance they are entitled to under government rules,” Bora said. 5 lakh.

The survey will continue till August 30. The government has urged affected residents to cooperate with survey teams and ensure that all losses are properly recorded so that compensation can be processed without delay.