**Summary:**
On September 9, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Himachal Pradesh to assess the flood situation and damage resulting from cloudbursts, rains, and landslides. Following an aerial survey and a review meeting in Kangra, the Prime Minister announced a financial assistance package of Rs. 1500 crore for the affected areas. This includes an advance release of the second installment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
The government will adopt a multi-dimensional approach to assist recovery, including rebuilding homes through the PM Awas Yojana, restoring national highways and schools, providing relief under the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF), and distributing Mini Kits for livestock. Specific assistance will be provided to farmers lacking power connections. Damaged houses will be geotagged under the PM Awas Yojana for accurate damage assessment and aid delivery. Schools can report and geotag damages for timely assistance under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. Construction of recharge structures for water harvesting is planned to improve groundwater levels.
Inter-Ministerial Central teams have already been dispatched to Himachal Pradesh to assess the extent of damage, and further assistance will be considered based on their report.
The Prime Minister met with affected families, expressing condolences and assuring them of the Union Government's support in collaboration with the State Government. An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh will be provided to the next of kin of the deceased, and Rs. 50,000 will be provided to the seriously injured. Children orphaned by the disaster will receive comprehensive support under the PM CARES for Children scheme.
All assistance under disaster management rules, including advance disbursements to the States, is being provided. The Prime Minister commended the efforts of the NDRF, SDRF, Army, State administration, and other service organizations. The Central Government will further review the assessment based on the State's memorandum and the report of the Central teams to address the situation comprehensively. MJPSSR Release ID: 2164920.
Key Entities Referenced
Himachal Pradesh: State in India affected by floods and rain, the focus of the announced financial assistance and review.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who conducted the aerial survey, review meeting, and announced financial assistance.
Kangra: Location in Himachal Pradesh where the Prime Minister held a meeting to review the relief efforts.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF): A disaster response force whose personnel were commended for their efforts in relief and response operations.
State Disaster Response Force (SDRF): A state disaster response force whose personnel were commended for their efforts in relief and response operations. Advance release of second installment of SDRF to be done.
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: A government scheme, the installment of which will be released in advance to provide relief.
PM Awas Yojana: A government housing scheme used for rebuilding homes, with geotagging of damaged houses to ensure faster aid delivery.
PM CARES for Children: A scheme providing comprehensive support to children orphaned due to floods and landslides.
Prime Minister's Office
PM undertakes aerial survey of flood and rain
affected areas of Himachal Pradesh
PM conducts review and assesses damage through
meeting in Kangra
PM announces financial assistance of Rs. 1500 crore
for flood and rain affected areas in Himachal
Pradesh
PM announces Rs.2 lakh ex-gratia for the next of kin
of the dead and Rs.50,000 for the injured
PM meets affected families and offers his
condolences
PM also meets personnel of NDRF, SDRF and
Aapda Mitra volunteers and appreciates their efforts
Central Government assures all help for restoration
and rebuilding of infrastructure in the affected areas
Posted On: 09 SEP 2025 3:01PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Himachal Pradesh on 9th September 2025 to review the flood
situation and damage caused due to cloudbursts, rains and landslides in affected areas of Himachal Pradesh.
Prime Minister first conducted an aerial survey of flood affected areas of HimachalPradesh. Thereafter, PM Modi had an official meeting in Kangra to review the relief and
rehabilitation measures undertaken as well as assess the damage that has occurred in Himachal
Pradesh. PM Modi announced a financial assistance of Rs. 1500 crore for Himachal Pradesh.
There will be advance release of the second instalment of SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
PM asked for a Multi-dimensional view to be taken to get the entire region and people back on its
feet. These would be done through multiple ways, like rebuilding homes through PM Awas Yojana,
restoration of national highways, rebuilding schools, provision of relief under PMNRF along with
release of Mini Kits for livestock.
Recognizing the critical need to support the agricultural community, additional assistance will be
provided specifically targeted at farmers who currently lack power connections.
Under the PM Awas Yojana, geotagging of damaged houses will be done. This will help in accurate
damage assessment and faster delivery of aid to those affected.
To ensure uninterrupted education, schools will be able to report and geotag damages, enabling
timely assistance under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
Construction of recharge structures for water harvesting to help collect and store rainwater will be
done. These efforts will improve groundwater levels and support better water management.
The Union Government has already sent Inter-Ministerial Central teams to visit Himachal Pradesh
to assess the extent of damage, and based on their detailed report further assistance will be
considered.
Prime Minister also met families who were affected by the calamity. He expressed his condolences and deep
sorrow to the family members of those who have lost their lives. He stated that the Union Government will
work closely with the State Government at this difficult time and extend all possible assistance.
PM Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs.2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs.50,000
to the seriously injured in the floods and natural calamity.
The Prime Minister announced that children orphaned due to the recent floods and landslides will
be extended comprehensive support under the PM CARES for Children scheme. This will ensure
their long-term welfare.
Prime Minister also stated that all assistance under disaster management rules are being made
including advance disbursements to the States. He appreciated the efforts of the personnel of
NDRF, SDRF, Army, State administration and other service-oriented organisations for making
efforts in immediate relief and response. The Central government will further review the assessment
based on the memorandum of the State as well as the report of the Central teams.
Prime Minister acknowledged the gravity of the situation and assured that the Central Government
will make all efforts to address the situation.
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MJPS/SR
(Release ID: 2164920)