AGARTALA: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi sanctioned the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) ex-gratia relief of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the floods and Rs 50,000 for the seriously injured.
Taking to social media, the chief minister thanked Prime Minister Modi for extending financial succour to the flood-affected people of Tripura.
“Grateful for the support! My heartfelt thanks to Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji for announcing PMNRF ex-gratia relief of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the floods & Rs 50,000 for the seriously injured,” Saha said.
Grateful for the support!
My heartfelt thanks to Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji for announcing PMNRF ex-gratia relief of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the floods & ₹50,000 for the seriously injured.
Your compassion brings huge support in…
— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) August 30, 2024
“Your compassion brings huge support in these difficult times,” the chief minister further added.
CM Saha said that at the request of the State Government, the Home Ministry has sent an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to assess the flood situation in the state.
The team arrived on August 28 and visited most affected areas due to floods in South Tripura, Gomati, Sepahijala and Khowai over the past two days.
“They assured me to immediately submit a report on the floods situation and the large-scale damage caused by it to the Home Ministry. This will help in facilitating further assistance and support for the flood-affected people of Tripura,” Saha said.
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The Tripura CM also thanked the donors who had generously contributed to the Chief Minister Relief Fund to support the people who had been affected due to the unprecedented floods and continuous rainfall in the state.
