PM surveys floods in Himachal and Punjab, announces ₹1,500 crore and ₹1,600 crore aid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted aerial surveys of flood-hit Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on 9 September 2025 and announced financial assistance of ₹1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh and ₹1,600 crore for Punjab.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on 9 September 2025 to review damage caused by cloudbursts, heavy rain, floods and landslides. After aerial surveys, the Prime Minister held review meetings in Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) and Gurdaspur (Punjab). The Prime Minister announced financial assistance of ₹1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh and ₹1,600 crore for Punjab, the latter in addition to ₹12,000 crore already in Punjab's kitty. The second instalments of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi will be released in advance to both states. An ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh was announced for the next of kin of each person killed and ₹50,000 for the injured, and children orphaned by the floods and landslides will get comprehensive support under the PM CARES for Children scheme. Damaged houses will be geotagged under PM Awas Yojana for faster assessment and aid.
Key facts
- Date
- 9 Sep 2025
- Himachal Pradesh
- ₹1,500 crore; review meeting in Kangra
- Punjab
- ₹1,600 crore (plus ₹12,000 crore already with state); review meeting in Gurdaspur
- Advance release
- 2nd instalment of SDRF and PM-KISAN
- Ex-gratia
- ₹2 lakh (deceased), ₹50,000 (injured)
- Orphaned children
- Support under PM CARES for Children scheme
Practice MCQs 4 questions
How much financial assistance did the Prime Minister announce for flood-affected Himachal Pradesh on 9 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,500 crore
The PM announced ₹1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh after an aerial survey and a review meeting in Kangra; ₹1,600 crore was announced for Punjab.
Where did the Prime Minister hold the official flood review meeting in Punjab on 9 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Gurdaspur
After the aerial survey, the PM held an official review meeting in Gurdaspur with officials and elected representatives.
Under which scheme will children orphaned by the 2025 floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab receive comprehensive support, as announced by the PM?
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Correct answer: A — PM CARES for Children scheme
The PM announced comprehensive support under the PM CARES for Children scheme for children orphaned due to the recent floods and landslides.
Consider the following statements about the PM's flood relief announcements of 9 September 2025: 1. The second instalments of SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi will be released in advance. 2. Damaged houses will be geotagged under PM Awas Yojana for accurate assessment. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the releases say the second instalments of SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi will be released in advance, and damaged houses will be geotagged under PM Awas Yojana for accurate damage assessment and faster aid.