Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Dehradun on Thursday, September 11, and reviewed the flood situation and damage caused by cloudburstes, rain and landslides in Uttarakhand. PM Modi later announced £1200 Crore relief packages into areas affected by Uttrophand disasters. The decision was taken at a meeting in Dehradun, where PM modi reviewed relief and rehabilitation measures taken as a result of damage caused by the flood situation in the state.
The Prime Minister also emphasized the need for a multidimensional approach that would help the whole region and his people recover. This would include measures such as the reconstruction of houses under PM Awas Yojana, the restoration of national motorways, reconstruction of schools, providing relief through PMNRF and distribution of mini sets for livestock.
As part of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin, the Uttarakhand government would distribute financial assistance in the “special project” for the reconstruction of houses in rural areas to eligible households whose houses were damaged due to floods.
The Inter-Ministerial Central team has already been sent to Uttarakhand to assess the scope of damage, and on the basis of their detailed report will be considered further help.
PM Modi also expressed its condolences to family members who lost their loved ones in the disaster and said that the Union government would cooperate closely with state governments at this difficult time and expand all possible help.
The Prime Minister’s office said: “The Prime Minister met families from Uttarakhand, which was hit by recent natural calamities, including landslides and floods. He told all who suffered and offered sincere confusion to families who lost their loved ones.”
PM Modi also announced ex-GRATII £2 lakh for other relatives of the deceased and £50,000 for those who were seriously injured in floods and related disasters.
“The Prime Minister said that children orphaned children and landslides would receive assistance through the PM system of children and ensure their long -term care and well -being.”
The Prime Minister Also Stated that The Assistance Under the Purview of the Disaster Management Act and Rules Including Advance Disbursements to the States Being Anniad at This Stage Are for the Interim. Report of the Central Teams.
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