**Executive Summary**
This document is a press release from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) regarding the loss of lives in a factory explosion in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia payment from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the affected families. The release was posted on February 28, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Condolences:** The Prime Minister expressed grief and extended condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the explosion.
* **Ex-gratia Announcement:**
* Rs. 2 lakh will be given from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased individual.
* Rs. 50,000 will be provided to those who sustained injuries in the explosion.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact: Families of the Deceased**
* **Impact:** Bereaved families will receive financial assistance to cope with the loss.
* **Action Required:** Claim the ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh from the PMNRF.
**Impact: Injured Individuals**
* **Impact:** Injured individuals will receive financial assistance to support their recovery.
* **Action Required:** Claim the ex-gratia payment of Rs. 50,000 from the PMNRF.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF): A fund from which ex-gratia payments are being made to the families of deceased and injured individuals in the Kakinada factory explosion.
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh: Location of the factory explosion that caused the loss of lives, necessitating ex-gratia payments.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses grief over loss of lives in factory
explosion in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
PM Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF
Posted On: 28 FEB 2026 6:45PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister has expressed pain over the loss of lives caused by an explosion at a factory in
Kakinada district, Andhra 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 has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief
Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased individual. Furthermore, those who sustained injuries
in the explosion will be provided with Rs. 50,000.
The Prime Minister Shared on X;
"Pained by the loss of lives in the explosion at a factory in Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh. I extend
my condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured
would be given Rs. 50,000"
"ఆంధ ప దేశ్ , కాకినాడ జిలా లోని కగారంలో ప మాదవశా జరిగిన పేలుడులో ణనష ం సంభంచడం
చాలా బాధాకరం. ఈ కిష సమయంలో బాధిత ప జలు మరియు వారి కుంబాలకు నా ప గాఢ సానుభూతిని
తెలియజే , గాయపడినవారు తరగా కోలుకోవాలని రి నాను.
ప మాదంలో మరంచిన వారి కుంబాలకు రూ. 2 లకలు, గాయపడిన వారికి రూ. 50,000 ఎ షియా
పిఎంఎన్ఆర్ఎఫ్ నుండి ఇవబడుంది"
Pained by the loss of lives in the explosion at a factory in Kakinada district of
Andhra Pradesh. I extend my condolences to those who lost their loved ones.
May the injured recover soon.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each
deceased.…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 28, 2026ఆంధ ప దేశ్ , కాకినాడ జిలా లోని కగారంలో ప మాదవశా జరిగిన పేలుడులో ణనష ం
సంభంచడం చాలా బాధాకరం. ఈ కి ష సమయంలో బాధిత ప జలు మరియు వారి
కుంబాలకు నా ప గాఢ సానుభూతిని తెలియజే , గాయపడినవారు తరగా కోలుకోవాలని
రి నాను.
ప మాదంలో మరంచిన వారి…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 28, 2026
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