PM Modi announces financial assistance of Rs 1600 crore 'flood-affected Punjab'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a financial assistance of Rs 1,600 crore for the flood-ravaged Punjab, battling its worst deluge since 1988, in addition to the Rs 12,000 crore already in the state’s kitty.

He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the seriously injured in the floods and natural calamity.

Prime Minister Modi conducted an aerial survey of flood affected areas in Punjab.

Thereafter, he had an official review meeting in Gurdaspur with officials and



elected representatives. Modi reviewed the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken as well as assessed the damage that had occurred in Punjab.

There will be an advance release of the second instalment of SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.

Modi emphasised the need for a multi-dimensional approach to help the entire region and its people recover. This would include measures such as rebuilding homes under the PM Awas Yojana, restoring national highways, reconstructing schools, providing relief through the PMNRF, and distributing mini kits for livestock.