**Bhubaneswar:** While funds for Titli-affected state Andhra Pradesh has already been released by the Union Government, Odisha has still not received the financial aid of Rs 2,014 crore that it had sought from the Centre. Apart from deciding to raise this issue in Parliament during Winter Session, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also spoke to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in this regard today.
Patnaik and Singh discussed over telephone today about Titli assistance, informed official sources. Union Home Minister Singh also assured the Chief Minister that funds will be released immediately for Odisha.
After cyclonic storm Titli had caused widespread damage to loss and life in Odisha, a team from the Centre had visited the State to conduct ground assessment. Following that, Odisha had also been hailed by National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) for its disaster-preparedness.
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