Photograph: DPR PMO/ANI Photo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a Rs 1,600-crore assistance for flood-hit Punjab as he reviewed the situation and damage in the state battling its worst deluge since 1988.
According to various media reports, He announced the assistance for the border state in addition to the Rs 12,000 crore already in the state’s kitty. Ahead of the PM’s visit, the AAP government demanded that Modi announce a relief package of at least Rs 20,000 crore for the state.
Modi 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 calamities.
The prime minister acknowledged the gravity of the situation and assured people that the state and the Central government will make all efforts to address the situation.
Earlier, he took stock of the flood situation and also conducted an aerial survey of the flood-ravaged areas in Punjab.
In a post on X, Modi said, “Conducted an aerial review of the floods in Punjab. Authorities are working round-the-clock, assisting those impacted. Our thoughts are with the people in this challenging time.”
The PM, in another post, said the central government was committed to extending all possible help to everyone, including farmers, whose well-being is of paramount importance
