Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an immediate package of 745 crore rupees for reconstruction of flood damaged houses and hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir. He paid a day-long visit to the state yesterday and spent his Diwali with the flood-affected people. Saying that he had come to personally see the problems being faced by the people after last month's flood, Prime Minister assured them that entire nation is behind them at this hour and will extend all help for their rehabilitation.

Earlier, the Prime Minister made a surprise visit to Siachen glacier and assured jawans that the entire nation stands with them shoulder to shoulder.

During the day long visit, the PM had detailed discussions with the State Chief Minister and other functionaries of the State Government to take stock of the work connected with the assessment of loses and steps taken for providing immediate relief to the affected people particularly to meet the challenge of the impending harsh winter.

The PM also interacted with the representatives of major political parties; Fruit and saffron growers association; Hoteliers, houseboat owners, shikarawalas, Civil society; trade and industry; private/Missionary schools; Transporters; Handloom / handicraft sector and academicians. The Prime Minister conveyed to the delegation of Peoples Democratic Party that an expert committee under the Prime Minister's Office, PMO will be set up to oversee the massive task of rehabilitation and reconstruction in the aftermath of devastating floods that hit Jammu and Kashmir last month.