Navtej Sarna Relief Quotations

We have seen a news report that India is delaying action on a request by Pakistan to cross over the LoC so as to have access for relief work. It is clarified that we have received no such request from Pakistan.

A delegation of senior Indian officials will visit Pakistan for talks on facilitating cooperation across the Line of Control (LoC) on providing relief to the victims of the quake,

Arrangements are being made for providing relief material, medical aid, food, drinking water and temporary accommodation at these points.

We have offered all possible assistance for rescue and relief measures.

The government of India has offered assistance of US$25 million for relief and the rehabilitation of earthquake victims.

The government has decided to set up composite relief and rehabilitation points at three places to provide facilities for medical assistance and relief for people from across the Line of Control,

This consists of 68 tons of relief materials, which is made up of 5,000 blankets, 320 tents and 4.5 tons of plastic sheets.

We've also decided to permit relief material being sent by private organizations and international (charities) to Pakistan.