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PM approves ex-gratia for the victims of avalanche in Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Posted On: 07 FEB 2021 8:45PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the tragic avalanche caused by a Glacier breach in Chamoli, Uttarakhand

He has also approved an amount of  Rs. 50,000 for those seriously injured.

PMO tweeted, "PM @narendramodi has approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the tragic avalanche caused by a Glacier breach in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Rs. 50,000 would be given to those seriously injured."

 

 

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