PM announces immediate relief package of Rs 1,000 cr for Tauktae-affected Gujarat
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Gandhinagar, May 19 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced an immediate relief package of Rs 1,000 crore to Gujarat after cyclonic storm Tauktae badly hit the state on Tuesday. The PM was in his home state to take stock of the situation in the three badly affected districts of Bhavnagar, Amreli, Gir-Somnath and the union territory of Diu after the devastation that was caused by the severe cyclonic storm. Following the enormous devastation caused by Tauktae on Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi arrived in his home state on Wednesday and both he and Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani took the aerial route to visit the affected districts of Bhavnagar, Amreli, Gir-Somnath and the union territory of Diu.
PM Modi conducts an aerial survey of the Cyclone Tauktae affected areas
AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced a financial assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for immediate relief measures in the areas hit by cyclone Tauktae in Gujarat, an official release said.
He also announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia compensation for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in cyclone-related incidents in all states affected by Tauktae.
The prime minister approved the help package after holding a review meeting here with Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and top officials to assess the damage caused by the cyclone.
Cyclone Tauktae: PM conducts aerial survey of Gujarat, announces Rs 1,000 crore aid
After arrival from Delhi at Bhavnagar airport, PM Modi, accompanied by Rupani, boarded a helicopter and conducted an aerial survey of affected areas in Gujarat and adjoining Union Territory of Diu to assess the damage
PTI | May 19, 2021 | Updated 21:15 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved assistance Rs 1,000 crore for immediate relief activities in Gujarat after conducting an aerial survey of areas hit by cyclone Tauktae in the state, an official release said.
He also announced ex-gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of those killed due to cyclone in all affected states.
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He also announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia compensation for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in cyclone-related incidents in all states affected by Tauktae.
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PM Modi chairs a meeting with Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani and other officials to review the situation post cyclone Tauktae. (Photo| Twitter/ @PIBAhmedabad) By PTI
AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved assistance Rs 1,000 crore for immediate relief activities in Gujarat after conducting an aerial survey of areas hit by cyclone Tauktae in the state, an official release said.