Prime Minister undertakes aerial survey of flood-hit areas in Tamil Nadu

Published By : Admin | December 3, 2015 | 17:50 IST
Announces immediate relief worth Rs. 1000 crore
PM Modi takes stock of situation arising due to the devastating floods in Chennai
PM Modi undertakes aerial survey of flood-hit Chennai, Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts
PM Modi meets Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa, dicusses flood situation in the state

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visited Chennai today to take stock of the situation arising due to the devastating floods.

The Prime Minister undertook the aerial survey of the flood affected areas of Chennai, Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts in Tamil Nadu.

He discussed the situation with Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Ms. Jayalalithaa. Later the Prime Minister said, “I have seen the damage and misery caused by the extremely heavy rainfall. The Government of India stands by the people of Tamil Nadu in their hour of need. I have directed that Rs. 1000 crores be released immediately by Government of India to Tamil Nadu for immediate relief. This is over and above Rs. 940 crores which was released earlier.”

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has extended greetings to all wildlife enthusiasts on Global Tiger Day.

The Prime Minister said that the people of India are proud that the country is home to almost 70 per cent of the global tiger population.

He noted that India’s tiger conservation efforts are inspired by the country’s centuries-old culture of living in harmony with nature and powered by the collective will of its people.

Shri Modi reaffirmed the commitment to science-based conservation, community participation and sustainable development that strengthens tiger conservation.

Shri Modi also lauded the efforts and dedication of forest personnel, scientists and conservationists for their key role in tiger protection. The Prime Minister added that India remains committed to empowering local communities and reducing human-wildlife conflict.

In a thread posts on X, Shri Modi said;

“Greetings to all wildlife enthusiasts on Global Tiger Day. The people of India are proud of the fact that we are home to almost 70% of the global tiger population. India’s tiger conservation efforts are inspired by our centuries-old culture of living in harmony with nature and powered by the collective will of our people. We also reaffirm our commitment to science-based conservation, community participation and sustainable development that strengthens tiger conservation.”

“The efforts and dedication of our forest personnel, scientists and conservationists have also played a key role in tiger protection. In that spirit, India remains committed to empowering local communities and reducing human-wildlife conflict.”