The recent tragedy in Dharali has exposed how vulnerable our mountain communities are. The announcement of ₹5 lakh as immediate financial assistance to the families of the deceased and those who lost their homes is a necessary first step, but we have to ask if it's truly enough. Forming another three-member committee to submit reports on rehabilitation and sustainable livelihoods within a week sounds promising, yet history shows these bureaucratic blueprints often gather dust. We need concrete action, not just administrative committees and compensation cheques after the damage is already done. What these villagers desperately need is a proactive, long-term safety plan that prevents such massive loss of life and property in the future. Are we just putting a financial band-aid on a much larger, systemic infrastructure failure? #politics #environment