Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai conducted another visit to Chenapou, where she interacted with survivors of the Mahdia dormitory fire in the company of their families.
A release from the Department of Public Information (DPI) said that the minister had in-depth conversations with them, ensuring they are receiving adequate psychosocial support, while assuring them that the relevant ministries are looking into their concerns.
These include a proposed secondary school in the community and psychological support to those traumatised by the event.
“We remain committed to supporting all the families,” the minister said during her visit.
Following the fire in May, President Irfaan Ali assigned a minister to each family affected, as a comprehensive support mechanism was put in place.
The Cabinet members are tasked with directly engaging the families who lost their children and those who survived the tragedy.
During her visit, additional items were delivered to the students who lost all their belongings in the fire, DPI said. The minister was accompanied by Project Coordinator Besham Ramsaywack and Community Development Officer Kurt Perreira.
Villagers also had the chance to raise issues with the minister, who assured them that their concerns will be brought to the attention of the relevant ministries, DPI said.
