PM Narendra Modi visited Himachal Pradesh today to assess the widespread devastation caused by recent floods, cloudbursts, and landslides.
Conducting an aerial survey of the worst-hit areas, the Prime Minister later held a high-level review meeting in Kangra. He announced a comprehensive relief package of ₹1,500 crore, including the advance release of SDRF funds and PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi support.
Key announcements include:
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Ex-gratia relief of ₹2 lakh to the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 to the injured.
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Full support under PM CARES for children orphaned by the disaster.
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Restoration initiatives covering:
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Housing via PM Awas Yojana (with geotagging of damaged homes),
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Rebuilding schools under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan,
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Road and infrastructure repair, including national highways,
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Support for farmers, especially those lacking power connections,
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Mini kits for livestock and improved water harvesting structures.
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PM Modi met affected families, expressing deep condolences, and assured that the Centre will work hand-in-hand with the state for recovery and rebuilding.
He also met with NDRF, SDRF, Army, and Aapda Mitra volunteers, commending their tireless relief efforts.
Inter-Ministerial Central Teams have already begun damage assessments. The PM reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to extend further assistance based on these findings.
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