Prime Minister expresses grief over loss of lives due to building collapse in Thane

On 31 July 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over a building collapse in Thane, Maharashtra, and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families. He announced ex‑gratia assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF): Rs 2 lakh for the next‑of‑kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for each injured person. The announcement was posted on the Prime Minister’s Office X account, reiterating the same figures and expressing wishes for speedy recovery of the injured.