According to the PM’s Office, there will be an advance release of the second instalment of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi for the state to deal with the situation
PM Narendra Modi speaks to the flood-affected people in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday. PIC/PTI
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a financial assistance of Rs 1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh after conducting an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of the state, news agency ANI reported.
According to the PM’s Office, there will be an advance release of the second instalment of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi for the state to deal with the situation.
PM Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the families of the victims and Rs 50,000 to those seriously injured in the flood and natural calamity, reported ANI.
After conducting the aerial survey, the PM held an official meeting in Kangra to review the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken as well as assess the damage.
These would be achieved through multiple ways, such as rebuilding homes through the PM Awas Yojana, restoration of national highways, rebuilding schools, provision of relief under the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF), and the release of Mini Kits for livestock.
Recognising the critical need to support the agricultural community, additional assistance will be provided specifically targeted at farmers who currently lack power connections, as per the PMO.
Under the PM Awas Yojana, the damaged houses will be geotagged to facilitate accurate damage assessment and expedite the delivery of aid to those affected.
To ensure uninterrupted education, schools will be able to report and geotag damages, enabling timely assistance under the ‘Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan’, reported ANI.
The authorities will also undertake the construction of recharge structures for water harvesting to help collect and store rainwater. These efforts will enhance groundwater levels and facilitate improved water management.
The Union Government has already sent Inter-Ministerial Central teams to visit Himachal Pradesh to assess the extent of damage, and based on their detailed report, further assistance will be considered, reported ANI.
PM Modi also met the families who lost their family members in the natural calamities or were affected by it and expressed his condolences and deep sorrow. He stated that the Centre will work closely with the Himachal Pradesh Government and extend all possible assistance.
He also stated that all the assistance under disaster management rules is being made, including advance disbursements to the states. He appreciated the efforts of the personnel of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), SDRF, army, state administration and other service-oriented organisations for making efforts in immediate relief and response. The Union Government will further review the assessment based on the memorandum of the state as well as the report of the Central teams.
PM Modi acknowledged the gravity of the situation and assured that the Central Government will make all efforts to address the situation.
(With ANI inputs)
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