PM Modi Announces Aid for Victims of Floods, Ghatkopar Tragedy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 31 July, announced compensation for people who have been hit by a number of disasters over the last few days.

The compensations approved include benefits for victims in flood-hit states, and the recent Ghatkopar building collapse that saw over 17 people lose their lives.

The announcement was made through a series of tweets from the Prime Minister’s official handle.

PM @narendramodi announced Rs. 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives in the floods in Assam and Rajasthan.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 31, 2017

PM @narendramodi announced Rs. 50,000 each for those seriously injured in the floods in Assam and Rajasthan.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 31, 2017

PM has approved Rs. 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to a building collapse in Ghatkopar, Mumbai.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 31, 2017

PM @narendramodi has approved Rs. 50,000 each for those injured due to a building collapse in Ghatkopar, Mumbai.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 31, 2017