Pattna, 12 October (ABN) Chief Minister Samrat Choudhry on Monday distributed aid grants to 1,60,201 flood‑affected families in the second phase, transferring a total of 112.14 crore rupees to their bank accounts at a rate of 7,000 rupees per family through direct benefit transfer (DBT). In the first phase, on 15 September 2026, 8,77,190 families had 614.03 crore rupees transferred to their bank accounts at 7,000 rupees per family. So far, a total of 10,37,391 flood‑affected families have received 726.17 crore rupees in their accounts.

Chief Minister Mr. Choudhry said that today 112.14 crore rupees were transferred to the bank accounts of 1,60,201 flood‑affected families at a rate of 7,000 rupees per family under the aid grant distribution through direct benefit transfer. He said that in the first phase, 8,77,190 families affected by the flood were provided with an aid grant of 7,000 rupees per family. He said that during the flood, officials and administration of the relevant departments carried out relief and rescue work effectively. All district magistrates should ensure that families deprived of aid are identified and included in the process so that no family is left out of government assistance.

Chief Minister Mr. Choudhry said that the agricultural aid grant for compensating crop losses to farmers affected by the flood will be provided before 12:00 on 14 October. He instructed officers to prioritize the repair and restoration of roads and other infrastructure destroyed by the flood and to ensure it is completed before Diwali, so that ordinary people are not troubled in their daily activities.