In a significant move to support the victims of the devastating landslides in Wayanad, the Kerala government has established a dedicated task force to assist survivors in claiming insurance for their various losses. The task force, formed on the recommendation of the cabinet sub-committee stationed in Wayanad since the disaster, aims to ensure that insurance claims are processed and disbursed promptly.
Swift Action for Victims
The task force, led by Revenue Recovery Deputy Collector K Gopinath, has already begun its operations. The team’s primary responsibility is to coordinate with different government departments, insurance companies, and other relevant agencies to gather comprehensive details of the insurance policies held by the victims. This includes policies related to vehicle insurance, life insurance, home insurance, crop insurance, and insurance for pets and livestock.
Collaborative Efforts
The task force will collect information from survivors currently residing in relief camps or with relatives, ensuring that all necessary details are documented accurately. The ‘lead bank’ district manager, along with the district manager of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce and the Deputy Director of the Economics and Statistics Department, are key members of the task force. The term ‘lead bank’ refers to the institution responsible for underwriting the insurance policies.
Rising Toll and Continued Search Efforts
As of the latest reports, the death toll from the landslides in the Mundakkai and Chooralmala areas of Wayanad on July 30 has tragically risen to 226, with 138 people still reported missing. The task force’s work is critical in providing financial relief to the affected families during this challenging time.
This initiative underscores the Kerala government’s commitment to supporting the survivors and ensuring that they receive the financial aid they are entitled to through their insurance policies.
The Kerala government has established a task force to assist survivors of the Wayanad landslides in claiming insurance for their losses. Led by Deputy Collector K Gopinath, the team will work with various government departments and insurance companies to ensure that claims are processed and disbursed quickly.
The task force includes representatives from the ‘lead bank,’ the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, and the Economics and Statistics Department. This initiative comes as the death toll from the landslides has risen to 226, with 138 people still missing.
