Sachi Ghatna: Kerala floods: India politely turns down international financial aid

In view of the whole world coming together and announcing aid for the Kerala flood victims, the Indian government has decided to stick to its long standing policy of not accepting monetary help from foreign countries.

In a note to all Indian Missions around the world, the government has directed its respective envoys to politely turn down the financial assistance from foreign countries saying that the Government of India has decided to "rely solely on domestic efforts" to combat the challenges.

"Early indications point towards requirements that are within the capacity of the people and Government of India to meet," the envoys have been asked to convey.