PM Modi announces Rs 1,200 cr for rain-ravaged Uttarakhand, damaged houses to be rebuilt under PMAY

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached Uttarakhand to review the disaster situation in the rain-ravaged state. He was received by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at Dehradun airport. Upon arrival, PM Modi chaired a review meeting on relief and rescue operations following recent floods and landslides in the region.

During his visit, PM Modi announced an immediate financial assistance package of Rs 1,200 crore to aid relief and rehabilitation efforts in Uttarakhand.

As part of the relief measures, an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2



lakh will be provided to the families of the deceased, while those injured in the calamity will receive Rs 50,000 each. Special support will be extended to children orphaned by the disaster under the PM CARES for Children scheme, ensuring comprehensive care and assistance.

PM Modi also met with affected families, expressing his heartfelt condolences for their loss. He also engaged with personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other disaster relief volunteers, commending their dedication and efforts in managing the crisis.