As the Central government has announced a Rs 334-crore package for the quake-hit areas of Doda and Kishtwar districts, the state government is yet to submit the assessment report of the actual loss to the Centre. The Rs-334 crore package will cover all affected families whose houses have been completely, severely or partially damaged. The Doda and Kishtwar administrations are on the job to prepare the report of loss caused by the May 1 quake which was followed by nine moderate-intensity tremors. Earlier, the deadline for the completion of the assessment report was May 10 which was extended up to May 15. The report has not yet been finalised. The government expects that the assessment process will be completed this week and a memorandum in this regard will be sent to the Central government next week. “We have to cover three districts where people live in the hills and far-flung areas. The assessment process is going on and we expect that by this weekend officials will be able to submit the report,” said Chief Secretary Mohammad Iqbal Khanday. The Chief Secretary said after preparing the assessment report, a memorandum would be sent to the Centre for seeking a relief package for the affected families. As per the initial assessment, 80 to 90 per cent structures have been damaged in the May 1 quake, including school, college and other government buildings. Regular tremors are causing more damage to the already damaged structures and the people of the area are living in fear. Khanday said, “Nobody can predict an earthquake. Even advanced countries such as Japan, which is prone to earthquakes, can’t predict the timing of earthquakes. Still the Meteorological Department is keeping an eye on the situation and addressing things accordingly.” Meanwhile, people of the area are alleging a pick and choose policy is being adopted while distributing tents. “These allegations are levelled every time, but I assure you that there will be no pick and choose policy and affected families will be provided relief,” he said.