YAZALI : The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) on Thursday distributed relief assistance worth more than ₹25 lakh to families affected by the recent cloudburst at Possa and NEEPCO Colony in Yazali, in one of the largest relief initiatives undertaken by the apex students’ body in response to a disaster.
The relief outreach was led by AAPSU President Meje Taku, along with General Secretary Mato Bui, executive members, and representatives of district students’ unions from across the state. Local MLA Toko Tatung, Zilla Parishad Chairperson (ZPC) Nabam Piju, Zilla Parishad Members (ZPMs), senior leaders, and well-wishers also joined the delegation during the outreach.
During the visit, AAPSU President Meje Taku, on behalf of the union, extended deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the tragedy, and expressed heartfelt solidarity with all those affected by the disaster.
As part of the financial assistance, AAPSU provided ₹1,00,000 to each bereaved family that lost a loved one in the tragedy, ₹70,000 to every family whose house was completely destroyed, and ₹50,000 to each family that suffered partial damage. Alongside the cash assistance, the union distributed essential relief materials, including food items, vegetables, clothing, drinking water, and other daily necessities.
The relief funds were mobilised through a state-wide voluntary donation drive conducted by AAPSU. A verified list of affected families, along with the corresponding financial aid, was formally handed over to ZPC Nabam Piju for direct and transparent distribution among the beneficiaries.
After completing the allocation for affected families, AAPSU contributed the remaining balance of ₹8,40,000 to the HMLA Relief Care fund to support broader rehabilitation efforts in the area.
The AAPSU delegation also took stock of the extent of destruction in the affected areas, including disruption to electricity, water supply, ration supplies, medical facilities, and other basic essentials. The union stated that it would take up these issues with the concerned authorities at the state level to ensure prompt restoration of services for the affected population.
Speaking on the occasion, AAPSU President Meje Taku assured the affected families that the union would continue to stand by them through the recovery process. He appealed to the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to intensify efforts on relief, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery for those impacted by the calamity.
Local leaders present at the event lauded AAPSU’s initiative, describing it as a reflection of the strength, compassion, and leadership potential of the state’s youth and student community during times of crisis.
