NEW DELHI, 12 OCT: The Centre has released Rs 120 crore to West Bengal for relief and rehabilitation of the victims of last month's devastating earthquake.
Following a request from the state, the government approved Rs 120.02 crore for relief and rehabilitation of quake-affected people, a home ministry official said. The amount was the second instalment of Central share of State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF). This will be in addition to around Rs 554.55 crore available with the state government in SDRF for relief expenditure.