**Summary of PMO Press Release: Ex-gratia Announcement for Mirzapur Mishap**
On April 23, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) issued a statement expressing condolences for the loss of lives resulting from a mishap in the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister extended sympathies to the bereaved families and offered prayers for the rapid recovery of those injured in the incident.
**Financial Assistance (Ex-gratia from PMNRF):**
The Prime Minister has authorized financial relief from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims:
* **Next of Kin of Deceased:** Rs. 2 lakh each.
* **Injured Individuals:** Rs. 50,000 each.
**Official Communication Details:**
* **Source:** PIB Delhi / Prime Minister's Office
* **Release ID:** 2254826
* **Date of Issue:** April 23, 2026
* **Social Media Handle:** @PMOIndia / @narendramodi
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF): The financial source for providing ex-gratia payments of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured.
Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh: The location of the mishap that necessitated the announcement of ex-gratia relief measures.
Prime Minister's Office (PMO): The primary government department that issued the announcement and coordinated the relief response.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives in a mishap in
Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF
Posted On: 23 APR 2026 2:34PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister expressed grief over the loss of lives in a mishap at Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh.
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:
“Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to the mishap in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. My heartfelt
condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the quick recovery of the injured.
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 in the tragic mishap. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”
Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to the mishap in Mirzapur, Uttar
Pradesh. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the quick
recovery of the injured.
An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each
of those who lost…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 23, 2026
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