Traders who lost shops to get 1L, market to be rebuilt, promises CM

Kolkata: CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday evening visited the fire-ravaged Orphanganj Market and announced Rs 1 lakh compensation to all traders whose shops were completely gutted and Rs 50,000 to those whose shops were partially damaged.
Banerjee also announced that the KMC will rebuild a "scientific" market, with all firefighting mechanisms, at the same spot. Until then, the market will operate from a temporary location, which is not far from the main Orphanganj Market. The CM announced her plans to release Rs 10,000, a part of the compensation, for each trader in the next two days so that "business can continue".
"I have informed the mayor that a new market will be built here with govt funds.
I will try to speak to the police within 2-3 days and arrange Rs 10,000 as immediate relief so that affected families can run their households. No expenses will be involved from your side," said the CM.
"Also, we will have to shift the market. The councillor and the mayor have already identified a temporary location. I have seen it as well. You will be able to continue your business there until the new market is constructed," said Banerjee.
CM Banerjee said she will go through the investigation and survey reports to ascertain how much compensation is to be released. "I am ready to help, but I must see the survey report to understand the extent of the damage. I need to know how many shops are completely gutted and how many are partially affected. An investigation will be conducted," she said.
Advising the traders to test cylinders and ACs frequently, the CM asked them not to take "undue risks" to save their goods. "First, make sure the fire is fully extinguished. Please prioritise your lives. The smoke might cause breathing issues. Allow the fire brigade and police to do their job," she said.

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