Baruah spoke about external aid and the measures taken by the Centre to provide relief and rehabilitation to the earthquake victims. As far as I am aware, we welcome all offers of assistance from foreign countries as an expression of solidarity for the people of Gujarat, and the people of this country. We gratefully accept this. You should ask Minister Panja himself. I think the guidelines could involve the country's national and social security.
External aid has to come through a proper channel.
I am not saying that. I have already underlined that we are grateful for the aid that is coming from abroad for the victims of the Bhuj earthquake. Nevertheless, the central and the Gujarat government has to inspect what the aid comprises and ensure that it reaches the affected people speedily. That is why a senior official from the ministry of external affairs has gone to Gujarat to ensure that foreign agencies are not hampered in any way in disbursing aid. And that is why, the Gujarat government has set up an authority which also ensures such objectives.