PM Modi Announces Ex Gratia Of Rs 2 Lakhs For Victims Of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Accident

Published 8 June 2026 · local

PM Modi Announces Ex Gratia Of Rs 2 Lakhs For Victims Of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Accident Published By, Last Updated: June 08, 2026, 22:02 IST

PM Modi Announces Ex Gratia Of Rs 2 Lakhs For Victims Of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Accident Published By, Last Updated: June 08, 2026, 22:02 IST PM Modi announces ₹2 lakh ex gratia for families of workers killed in the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant accident; injured to receive ₹50,000. Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Reuters/File Image) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the deadly accident at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and announced financial assistance for the families of those killed and injured in the incident. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said he was saddened by the tragedy and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. “Saddened by the mishap at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.

Praying that the injured recover at the earliest. The local authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected," PM Modi said. The Prime Minister also announced ex gratia compensation from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims. “An e gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000," the PMO said in a statement on X. Saddened by the mishap at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying that the injured recover at the earliest. The local authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected.An e gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF… — PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 8, 2026 The announcement came hours after a major industrial accident at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, where a bucket carrying molten steel reportedly collapsed during a lifting operation, spilling superheated metal and causing multiple casualties.

According to preliminary reports, at least 8 workers were killed and several others injured in the accident. Rescue and relief operations were launched immediately, and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Earlier, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also expressed shock over the incident and directed officials to ensure coordinated rescue and relief efforts with the support of all concerned departments. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers,...