New Delhi, Thursday, May 19, 2011: The Kerala Government would seek Central aid to implement a special package worth 375 crore for the endosulfan victims. This was disclosed by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.

Chandy added the special package is part of the government decision to implement the four suggestions made by the national human rights commission.

“I would be submitting a memorandum to the PM seeking central help for the package” - stated CM. The maiden meeting of the UDF ministry had on Wednesday decided to provide immediate relief of one lakh rupees to the kith and kin of those killed as a result of the usage of endosulfan.

Oommen Chandy conveyed the government’s intention to implement the Smart City project at the earliest. He also clarified the prime priority of the government would be to implement the Kochi Metro project at the earliest.