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PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia for Jabalpur Boat Tragedy Victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the Jabalpur cruise boat capsizing incident and announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for victims' families and Rs 50,000 for the injured from PMNRF. The death toll has risen to nine at Bargi Dam, with rescue operations ongoing to find missing persons. Madhya Pradesh Tourism Minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi ordered a probe and assured strict action if negligence is found. Local authorities and rescue teams, including NDRF and Army, continue relief efforts while 24 injured persons receive medical treatment.

Key Points: Jabalpur Boat Tragedy: PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia

  • PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for deceased victims' kin
  • Rs 50,000 compensation for injured in Jabalpur boat tragedy
  • Death toll rises to 9 at Bargi Dam cruise accident
  • Madhya Pradesh Tourism Minister orders probe into incident
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PM Modi announces Rs 2 Lakh ex-gratia for Jabalpur's cruise tragedy victims, Rs 50,000 for injured

PM Modi expresses grief over Jabalpur cruise boat capsizing, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for victims' kin and Rs 50,000 for injured. Death toll rises to 9.

"The loss of lives due to the capsizing of a boat in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, is extremely painful - PMO"

New Delhi, May 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a boat capsizing incident in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, and announced ex-gratia compensation for the victims.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said, "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."

The PMO further announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF).

"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," it added.

Local authorities are continuing relief and rescue operations while providing necessary assistance to those affected by the incident.

The death toll in the cruise boat capsizing incident at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur has risen to nine, a day after the mishap, while search and rescue operations are underway to trace those still missing.

Following the incident involving a tourism department cruise, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi ordered a probe into the matter and assured strict action against those found responsible.

Speaking to ANI, Tourism Minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi said, "This is a very sad and heartbreaking incident. I have ordered the department to investigate this incident. If negligence has occurred, we will take the strongest possible action. Nine people have died in this incident..."

Tourism Minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi further said the death toll may rise and ordered a probe, adding that strict action will be taken if any negligence is found.

"I suspect the figure may rise... I have ordered an investigation. If any negligence is found, the strongest possible action will be taken," he added.

Commandant, Home Guard SDRF, Neeraj Singh Rajput, said teams worked continuously despite difficulties.

"The situation here is difficult. Last night it was rainy and dark, so the rescue operation faced some difficulties, but we continued with the help of lights and other equipment. Today, NDRF and Army teams arrived, after which we recovered 5 bodies. A total of 9 bodies have been recovered so far," he said.

Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), Jabalpur, confirmed that 24 rescued persons are undergoing treatment. He said all injured are being provided with the necessary medical care.

- ANI

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Priya S
PM Modi's quick response is appreciated but the compensation amount feels inadequate for such a tragedy. Rs 50,000 for injured won't even cover hospital bills in many cases. The government should also look at stricter regulations for water tourism activities in India.
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Rahul R
Heartbreaking news from Jabalpur. The rescue teams deserve appreciation for working through the night despite rain and darkness. But why do we always react after the tragedy? Regular safety audits on all tourist boats must be conducted across the country.
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Matthew K
My thoughts go out to the families affected. This is a stark reminder that safety standards in Indian tourism need urgent improvement. Hope the investigation leads to concrete changes rather than just being a formality.
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Nisha Z
🙏🏻 Praying for the victims and their families. The local administration's response seems prompt but we need preventive measures. Every boat should have life jackets for all passengers, and capacity limits must be strictly enforced. Tourism ministry should take note.
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Ajay M
While the compensation is welcome, I feel Rs 2 lakh is too less for a human life. Even a laborer earns more than that in a year. The state government should also provide additional compensation. And why was a boat operating in bad weather? Someone needs to be held accountable.

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