Prime Minister announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims of the unfortunate incident in Lakhisarai, Bihar
Issued by Prime Minister's Office
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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Ex-gratia Announcement for Lakhisarai, Bihar Incident Victims
Source: Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Date of Announcement: August 17, 2026 Release ID: 2300407
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has announced financial assistance for the victims of an unfortunate incident in Lakhisarai, Bihar. The compensation is to be disbursed from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
Financial Metrics:
- Deceased: An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh is designated for the next of kin of each deceased individual.
- Injured: An ex-gratia of Rs. 50,000 is designated for each injured individual.
Communication Details: The announcement was shared by the Prime Minister’s Office via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle @PMOIndia. The information has been made available by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi in multiple languages, including Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Manipuri, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.