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Thanks but no, says India to foreign aid for Kerala Last Updated : 23 Aug 2018 01:07:17 AM IST Chengannur: Indian Navy supplies Food and materials to the flood affected people of Chengannur district of the Kerala, on Wednesday. India on Wednesday politely declined financial aid from other countries to flood-devastated Kerala where 370 people have died so far.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), home to around 2.8 million expatriate Indians, most of whom hail from Kerala, has offered Rs 700-crore aid.
"The government of India deeply appreciates offers from several countries to assist in relief and rehabilitation efforts after the tragic floods," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in response to queries.
"In line with the existing policy, the government is committed to meeting the requirements for relief and rehabilitation through domestic efforts," Kumar said.
"Contributions to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund and the Chief Minister's Relief Fund from NRIs, PIOs and international entities such as foundations would, however, be welcome."
Various political leaders from Kerala have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow foreign aid.
Sources earlier in the day told IANS that because of a decision taken by then UPA-I government after the 2004 tsunami, the Centre will not be accepting foreign financial aid.
The UPA-II government too reiterated New Delhi's position after the 2013 cloudburst in Uttarakhand in which over 5,700 people died.
The sources here referred to the government's statement then that said that "as a general policy in case of rescue and relief operations we have followed the practice that we have adequate ability to respond to emergency requirements".
The statement said that for a variety of reasons, India has not in the past too, unless there are specific circumstances, been able to accept offers of assistance for rescue and relief.
"Beyond the rescue and relief phase there are other phases," the ministry had stated.
"These are rehabilitation, reconstruction, and so on. If reconstruction and other measures are provided for those elements, we will examine how they fit into the broader plan in terms of rehabilitation and reconstruction in the region and take a call at that stage rather than say that this was for all times," the ministry had said in the aftermath of the Uttarakhand cloudburst.
Apart from the UAE, Qatar has offered Rs 36 crore and the Maldives $50,000 as financial aid to Kerala.
Meanwhile, Thailand's Ambassador to New Delhi tweeted about India not accepting overseas donations for flood relief in Kerala.
"Informally informed with regret that the government of India is not accepting overseas donations for Kerala flood relief. Our hearts are with you, the people of Bharat," Chutintorn Gongsakdi said.IANS For Latest Updates Please-
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