New Delhi: In a major support action plan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (July 12) announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2.00 lakh each from Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to lightning strikes in parts of Rajasthan. The Prime Minister also announced Rs 50,000 from PMNRF for the people who were injured.

Taking to the official Twitter handle, the office of the Prime Minister tweeted; "PM @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF to the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to lightning in parts of Rajasthan. Rs. 50,000 would be provided to the injured," the office of the Prime Minister tweeted.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi expressed his deepest condolences over the deaths of people due to lightning strikes in several districts of Rajasthan.

Besides, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has also announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of those who lost their lives due to lightning strikes in the state. He has also ordered compensation for the injured.

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