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PM Modi Announces Financial Assistance Of 1600 Cr To Flood-Affected Punjab

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Punjab:9/9/25:Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a financial assistance of 1600 crore rupees for the flood-affected Punjab in addition to 12,000 crore rupees already in the state’s kitty. There will be an advance release of the second instalment of SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. He also announced an ex-gratia of 2 lakh rupees to the next of kin of the deceased and 50,000 rupees to the seriously injured in the floods and natural calamity.
He said the children orphaned due to these floods will receive comprehensive support under the PM CARES for Children scheme. This will ensure their long-term welfare. Earlier, after reaching Gurdaspur in Punjab to take stock of the ground situation of the flood-ravaged state, he held a review meeting with senior officials on the extent of damage. Punjab Chief Secretary, KAP Sinha, gave him a presentation on the natural calamities the border state has battled with. He conducted an aerial survey of the area as well before interacting with flood victims and NDRF and SDRF personnel.

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