PM announces ₹1,600cr aid for flood-hit Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a financial assistance of ₹1,600 crore for flood-hit Punjab as he reviewed the situation and damage in the state, which was battling its worst deluge since 1988.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Modi announced the assistance for the border state in addition to the ₹12,000 crore already in the state's kitty.

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

Modi acknowledged the gravity of the situation and assured that 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.