12. Guidelines for minimum standards of relief .-The National Authority shall recommend guidelines for the minimum standards of relief to be provided to persons affected by disaster, which shall include,-
(i)the minimum requirements to be provided in the relief camps in relation to shelter, food, drinking water, medical cover and sanitation;(ii)the special provisions to be made for widows and orphans;(iii)ex gratia assistance an account of loss of life as also assistance on account of damage to houses and for restoration of means of livelihood;(iv)such other relief as may be necessary.
