# Assam needs Rs 1,000 crore for flood rehab, PM warns against false claims

2026-08-12T22:25:38+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam requires about Rs 1,000 crore to rehabilitate flood-hit families. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured central support but insisted on a rigorous survey to exclude ineligible beneficiaries. Preliminary assessments of 8,325 families show damages exceeding Rs 150 crore. A three-stage verification process is under way, with the first draft list open for objections. Teachers and surveyors from unaffected districts will conduct re-verification. The floods since April have affected 25 districts, over 1.2 million people and killed 101 people. Four upper Assam districts are still reeling from the second wave.

## Coverage

- assamtribune.com <https://assamtribune.com/assam/rs-1000-cr-assam-flood-rehab-bill-likely-pm-modi-demands-beneficiary-checks-1615555>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rs-1000-cr-required-for-rehabilitation-of-assam-flood-victims-himanta-sarma-101786521871584.html>
- assamtribune.com <https://assamtribune.com/assam/model-housing-dairy-hubs-feature-in-assam-govts-long-term-flood-recovery-plan-1615546>

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