Kodagu receives over 46 cr for relief work

Bengaluru: Flood hit Kodagu district has so far received Rs 46.15 crore as relief funds for the rehabilitation work, an official statement revealed.

“The Chief Minister’s relief fund has received a total of Rs 46.15 crore through contributions from various state’s institutions, private firms and employee associations,” a statement from Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy’s office clarified.

Demand Drafts (DD) worth Rs 14 crore were received through 153 different individuals and organisations, while more than Rs 9 crore was transferred to the relief fund through internet banking and digital wallets.

Kodagu Deputy Commissioner P. Sreevidya said that the district has estimated a total loss of Rs 1,140 crore to public and private property.

Various NGO’s organisations and media houses are also collecting funds towards rebuilding Kodagu district.