**Summary: Prime Minister’s Condolences and Ex-Gratia Announcement for Jabalpur Boat Mishap**
On May 1, 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed deep grief and extended his condolences regarding the loss of lives caused by a boat capsizing in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The Prime Minister noted that the local administration is currently providing assistance to those affected and offered prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.
**Financial Relief Measures**
The Prime Minister announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims of the tragedy:
* **Deceased:** An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh will be provided to the next of kin of each deceased individual.
* **Injured:** A sum of Rs. 50,000 will be provided to each injured person.
**Administrative Information**
* **Source:** Prime Minister’s Office / Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi
* **Posted Date:** 01 May 2026, 12:59 PM
* **Release ID:** 2257216
* **Official Social Media Handle:** @PMOIndia (X/Twitter)
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF): The national fund used to provide financial relief of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of deceased persons and Rs. 50,000 to the injured.
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh: The location of the boat capsizing incident which determines the scope and applicability of the announced relief.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who announced the ex-gratia payments and condolences following the mishap.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives due to
the capsizing of a boat in Jabalpur, Madhya
Pradesh
PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF
Posted On: 01 MAY 2026 12:59PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to the capsizing of
a boat in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
The Prime Minister extended his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragic mishap
and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. He also noted that the local administration is assisting
those affected.
Shri Modi announced that an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund
(PMNRF) would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives, and the injured would be
given Rs. 50,000.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
"The loss of lives due to the capsizing of a boat in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, is extremely painful. I
extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragic mishap. Praying for the
speedy recovery of the injured. The local administration is assisting those affected.
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"
The loss of lives due to the capsizing of a boat in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, is
extremely painful. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved
ones in this tragic mishap. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. The
local administration is assisting those…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 1, 2026
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