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Uttarakhand Raises Disaster Victim Compensation to Rs 8 Lakh
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 02:20 AM
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The Uttarakhand government has increased the compensation for families of those who died in recent disasters to Rs 8 lakh per person.
In a move to provide greater financial support to families affected by recent disasters in the state, the Uttarakhand government has announced a significant increase in compensation. The compensation for each death caused by disasters has been doubled to Rs 8 lakh per person. This decision aims to alleviate the financial burden on families who have lost loved ones in these tragic events.