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September 12, 2025

PM visits the state and promises more aid after reviewing reports from state, Central teams

- FAYAZ WANI @ Srinagar

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Uttarakhand, taking stock of the devastating impact of cloudbursts, torrential rains, and landslides that have ravaged the state this monsoon season.

He met with affected families and assured them of the Centre's full support in rebuilding their lives.

Announcing a financial relief package of ₹1,200 crore, the Prime Minister stated that the aid would include an ex gratia payment of ₹2 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives and ₹50,000 for the injured.

Children orphaned by the floods and landslides will receive support under the PM CARES for Children scheme.

The government will also back the reconstruction and restoration of damaged infrastructure in the affected areas.

PM Modi arrived in Dehradun earlier in the day, where he was welcomed by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Governor Lt. General Gurpreet Singh.

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