Financial assistance to flood-hit bizmen

Small traders affected by the recent floods in Vadodara have received direct financial aid of ₹5.25 crore from the state government so far.

The financial aid was given under the special relief package announced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The amounts have been directly deposited into the traders' bank accounts, said officials in Vadodara on Wednesday.

Municipal Commissioner Dilip Rana and Collector Bijal Shah ordered 200 surveyors to assess the damage and expedite the relief process. These surveyors began their work on September 17, and despite many shops being closed due to the weekend and festival, they continued their operations.