Thrissur (Kerala), The Kerala government on Sunday promised to provide a house to the family of Binoy Thomas, who died in the recent fire in Kuwait, under its Life Mission Housing Scheme.

Thomas, a native of Chavakkad here, had arrived in Kuwait a few days ago to fulfill his dream of building better homes and living conditions for his family.

Presently, Thomas's family lives in a temporary house on a three-cent plot here.

Revenue Minister K Rajan and Social Justice Minister R Bindu met the family members on Sunday and consoled them.

Both the Ministers assured that the government will take care of Thomas's family and extend full support to ensure that the assistance announced by various organizations is received without fail.

Rajan told reporters here that the family has already applied for a house under the Life Mission scheme and steps will be taken to allot it as soon as possible.

He said that a special council meeting of Chavakkad Municipality will be called for this.

Minister Bindu said that steps would be taken to get a job for Thomas's son.

According to officials, on June 12, 49 people died in a fire in Kuwait's Al-Mangaf building.

He said that of the total casualties, 45 were Indians.