The Central government has approved an interest-free loan of Rs 529.5 crore for landslide rehabilitation in Wayanad, covering 16 projects like roads and public buildings. The state must submit expenditure estimates by March and utilize the funds by March 31, a deadline which concerns the finance minister.
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