- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Rs 1,500 crore financial help for Himachal Pradesh flood victims.
- Ex gratia payments of Rs 2 lakh for families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for injured individuals declared.
- Support includes housing reconstruction under PM Awas Yojana, relief from PM National Relief Fund, and special help for farmers and schools.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a detailed relief package for the people affected by floods in Himachal Pradesh, including Rs 1,500 crore in financial help and ex gratia payments. This support comes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and the PM National Relief Fund, aiming to help recovery and rebuilding after the recent severe floods, cloudbursts, and landslides.
After an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas, the Prime Minister announced an immediate aid package of Rs 1,500 crore to support the disaster-affected state. This financial help is meant to deal with the widespread damage caused by the natural disasters and provide relief to the affected families.
Support Measures Under PM Awas Yojana and PM National Relief Fund
The relief package includes several support measures to help recovery. Under the PM Awas Yojana, efforts will focus on rebuilding homes destroyed or damaged by the floods. The government will also provide relief through the PM National Relief Fund (PMNRF), which will help restore essential infrastructure and support affected families.
Ex Gratia Payments for Families of Deceased and Injured
Prime Minister Modi announced ex gratia payments of Rs 2 lakh each for families of those who lost their lives in the disaster. Additionally, Rs 50,000 will be given to those injured. These payments aim to provide immediate financial support to help families manage their losses.
Use of Geotagging for Damage Assessment and Aid Delivery
To make sure damage assessment is accurate and aid delivery is faster, geotagging technology will be used under the PM Awas Yojana. This technology will help identify damaged houses precisely, speeding up the rebuilding process. Schools affected by the floods will also be able to report and geotag damages, allowing timely help under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
Additional Support for Farmers and Education Sector
Understanding the needs of farmers, the government plans to provide power connections to those currently without electricity, helping restore farming activities. The education sector will get support to rebuild and repair school infrastructure, making sure children can resume their studies without delay.
State Requests and Government Coordination for Relief Efforts
During the review meeting held in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu asked for a special relief package, pointing out that the state’s resources alone are not enough to handle the scale of destruction. The CM also requested relaxation under the Forest Conservation Act (FCA) to allow displaced families to be resettled on forest land.
The Central government has already sent inter-ministerial teams to assess the damage and will consider further help based on their reports. Prime Minister Modi promised that all efforts are being made to support the people of Himachal Pradesh and restore normal life as soon as possible.
| Relief Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Financial Assistance | Rs 1,500 crore |
| Ex Gratia for Families of Deceased | Rs 2 lakh per family |
| Ex Gratia for Injured Individuals | Rs 50,000 per person |
| Housing Reconstruction | Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana with geotagging |
| Education Support | Damage assessment and aid under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan |
| Farmer Assistance | Provision of power connections |
| Special Requests | FCA relaxation for resettlement of displaced families |
For more details and updates, you can visit the official Prime Minister’s Office website and the PM National Relief Fund portal.