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Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 6.38 GMT

More Indian relief for IDPs

 

The Government of India yesterday handed over to the U.N. the fourth consignment of relief goods for IDPs in the North. The 600-tonne consignment is valued at more than $3-million.

It consists of more than 6,00,000 packages of grocery items, utensils, plastic mats, clothing materials including children’s clothing, footwear, jerry cans and personal hygiene items.

Most of the items are in enough quantity to cover the needs of 80,000 families. The U.N. said it would distribute the materials in the coming weeks with particular focus on those returning to their homes under the government’s 180-day resettlement plan.

“This contribution is extremely important now,” said the U.N. Resident Representative, Neil Buhne.
 




 


 
   
   
   
   
   

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