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.
Rs 1,000 crore: PMâs relief for Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved an assistance of Rs1,000 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 Rs2 lakh for the kin of those killed due to cyclone in all affected states. Immediate financial assistance for the other affected states would be given after the respective state governments share assessment of the damage with the Centre, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) release added.
The announcement was made after Modi held a review meeting here with Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and top officials to assess the damage caused by the cyclone.
650 Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes an aerial survey to review the situation and damage due to Cyclone Tauktae, in Gujarat and Diu, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. PTI
Ahmedabad, May 19
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.
Immediate financial assistance for the other affected states would be given after the respective state governments share assessment of the damage with the Centre, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) release added.
Cyclone Tauktae: PM Modi Conducts Aerial Survey Of Damage In Gujarat, Diu; Announces Rs 1,000-Crore Aid
The announcement was made after Modi held a review meeting here with Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and top officials to assess the damage caused by the cyclone.
Outlook Web Bureau 19 May 2021, Last Updated at 8:16 pm
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