PM Modi’s Announcement: Families of Those Killed in Madhya Pradesh Wall Collapse to Receive ₹ 2 Lakh Relief

The Prime Minister’s Office expressed condolences for the tragic wall collapse in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, which resulted in the loss of children’s lives. The Prime Minister announced financial aid for the affected families, with Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund and Rs 50,000 for the injured. The President of India also conveyed her sorrow over the deaths of the children and expressed hopes for the swift recovery of the injured. Official reports indicated that the incident occurred around 8:30 am, with initial findings suggesting the heavy downpour as a potential cause of the collapse.

Local authorities and the Chief Minister have taken action, with the administration actively addressing the issue. The Chief Minister announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for the injured families. District Collector Deepak Arya confirmed the tragic loss of nine children and informed that rescue operations were initiated, with two injured children being taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.