Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached Uttarakhand to review the disaster situation in the rain-ravaged state. 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.
