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Prime Minister condoles loss of lives in an accident in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand


PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF

Posted On: 23 APR 2026 7:24PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister expressed grief over the loss of lives in an accident at Tehri Garhwal  district of Uttarakhand. Extending his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their  loved ones in the tragic incident, the Prime Minister also prayed for the swift recovery of  those injured. 

The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of  each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured. 

The Prime Minister posted on X: 

“The loss of lives due to an accident in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand is saddening. I  extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this mishap. May the  injured recover at the earliest. 

An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who  lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi” 

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