YUPIA : The Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) on Wednesday launched the first phase of its humanitarian assistance for families affected by the flash floods that struck several districts of the state between June 26 and 29 by handing over a cheque of ₹2,05,732 to the Papum Pare district administration.

The cheque was presented to Papum Pare Deputy Commissioner Hage Mamu at her office by an IFCSAP delegation led by its President Dr Emi Rumi. The delegation also included General Secretary Maya Murtem and IFCSAP Papum Pare District Unit President C.K. Yab.

Expressing gratitude for the gesture, the DC said such acts of compassion and solidarity would further strengthen the spirit of brotherhood and unity among the people of Arunachal Pradesh.

During the interaction, Dr Emi Rumi briefed the Deputy Commissioner on IFCSAP’s statewide crowdfunding initiative launched to support families affected by the flash floods. He said the assistance for Papum Pare was mobilised through contributions from IFCSAP Bichom District Unit (₹18,500), IFCSAP Pakke Kessang District Unit (₹51,500), IFCSAP Papum Pare District Unit (₹85,732) and the IFCSAP Central Executive Committee (₹50,000), taking the total assistance for the district to ₹2,05,732.

Dr Rumi informed that relief assistance for the remaining flood-affected districts would be handed over by Friday, completing the first phase of IFCSAP’s statewide flood relief initiative.