PM sanctions ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for next of kin of persons who lost their lives due to floods in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned an ex-gratia of 2 lakh rupees each for next of kin of persons who lost their lives due to floods in Assam from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.

Mr. Modi today spoke to Assam Chief Minister, Sarbananda  Sonowal and reviewed the situation in the wake of flooding and landslides in parts of the state. Mr Modi had assured all possible support from the Centre to help those affected.