New Delhi, April 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of those killed after a boat capsized in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
The prime minister also announced Rs 50,000 each for those injured in the incident.
He also expressed deep sorrow for the lives lost.
Modi conveyed his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.
"I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The local administration is assisting those affected," he said in a post on X.
While announcing the ex-gratia, the prime minister said Rs 2 lakh each will be given from the PMNRF to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured.
The boat carrying tourists, primarily from Punjab, capsized in the Yamuna river in Mathura on Friday, leaving at least 10 people dead and several missing, officials said.
The accident occurred near Kesi Ghat, when the boat carrying more than two dozen tourists moved into deeper waters and hit a floating pontoon, they said.