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PM Modi announces relief package following Gwalior road accident deaths
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences to those affected by a fatal accident in Gwalior and announced financial assistance from the National Relief Fund. The government will provide ₹2 lakh to the families of deceased victims and ₹50,000 to each injured person.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a financial relief package in response to a fatal accident in Gwalior, extending his condolences to the bereaved families and injured persons. The announcement underscores the government's commitment to supporting those affected by the tragedy.
According to the Prime Minister's Office, the National Relief Fund will disburse ₹2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased victim. Additionally, injured persons will receive ₹50,000 each as ex-gratia assistance to aid in their recovery and rehabilitation.
The relief measures are aimed at providing immediate financial support to the affected families during this difficult period. The National Relief Fund, which is utilized for assistance in national calamities and emergencies, has been mobilized to ensure swift disbursement of the compensation.
Detailed information regarding the accident and the exact number of casualties was not immediately available. Authorities are conducting further investigations into the circumstances that led to the incident in Gwalior.