
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed profound grief and shock over the tragic accident at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (Vizag Steel Plant), where a ladle containing molten steel
exploded, claiming the lives of nine workers.In a statement, the Prime Minister said the incident deeply saddened him. He extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and conveyed his sympathies to those injured in the mishap.As a mark of immediate support, PM Modi announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). The families of the deceased will receive ₹2 lakh each as ex-gratia, while the injured workers will get ₹50,000 each. He also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured personnel.The Prime Minister noted that