Vaishno Devi Shrine Board helps 1,000 rain-affected families in Reasi

In a humanitarian gesture, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has undertaken a relief initiative to support more than 1,000 families affected by heavy rainfall and landslides in Katra and other parts of Reasi and Udhampur districts.

Initially, relief material for 400 families was handed over to the Reasi administration to ensure timely distribution to affected families. “The relief material includes dry ration kits, utensils, blankets, medicines, buckets, tarpaulin and tents etc. for addressing the immediate needs and helping them cope with the aftermath of the calamity. Furthermore, on the request of the district administration, families of Purana Daroor village, whose homes have been severely damaged, temporarily shifted to Shakti Bhawan, Niharika Complex, of Shrine Board, Katra, for ensuring their safety and well-being during this challenging period,” an official said.