PM Modi Announces Rs 1,500 Crore Relief Package For Disaster-Hit Himachal Pradesh

Last Updated:September 09, 2025, 16:49 IST

The Prime Minister stated that the Centre will work closely with the Himachal Pradesh government at this difficult time and extend all possible assistance.

The Prime Minister also met families affected by the disaster, expressing deep condolences for their loss. (X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced an immediate relief package of Rs 1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh, which is ravaged by catastrophic rains, cloudbursts and landslides.

PM Modi reached Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala to review the rain-afflicted damage and rehabilitation efforts after weeks of heavy downpour that have wreaked havoc in the state.

He conducted an aerial survey of affected areas and then held a meeting in Kangra to review the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken as well as assess the damage.

The Prime Minister also announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.

In the meeting with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, BJP leaders, affected families and people engaged in rescue services in Kangra, PM Modi assured all help for restoration and rebuilding of infrastructure in the affected areas.

The financial assistance of Rs 1,500 crore will be an advance release of the second instalment of SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.

PM Modi asked for a multi-dimensional view to be taken to get the entire region and people back on its feet. These would be done through multiple ways, like rebuilding homes through PM Awas Yojana, restoration of national highways, rebuilding schools, provision of relief under PMNRF along with release of mini kits for livestock.

To ensure uninterrupted education, schools will be able to report and geotag damages, enabling timely assistance under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.

Construction of recharge structures for water harvesting to help collect and store rainwater will be done. These efforts will improve groundwater levels and support better water management.

The Prime Minister stated that the Centre will work closely with the Himachal Pradesh government at this difficult time and extend all possible assistance.

He said all assistance under disaster management rules are being made including advance disbursements to the states. He appreciated the efforts of the personnel of NDRF, SDRF, Army, state administration and other service-oriented organisations in relief and response work.

The ongoing monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 370 lives so far, with 205 fatalities linked to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, lightning strikes, electrocution, and other disaster-related causes. A total of 434 people have been injured, and 41 remain missing.

According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), a total of 744 roads were blocked, including three National Highways: NH-03, NH-70, and NH-305, as of 6 pm on Monday. Kullu district is the most affected, with 223 roads blocked, including two National Highways. Additionally, 959 Distribution Transformer Regions (DTRs) and 472 water supply schemes were disrupted.

(With inputs from agencies)

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