Bhubaneswar, March 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi on Monday regarding the tragic fire incident at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. The Chief Minister shared this information on social media.
During their conversation, both leaders discussed the incident in detail. Chief Minister Majhi informed Prime Minister Modi about the emergency measures taken for the affected patients, the process of safely evacuating them, and the special medical treatment being provided.
He also updated the Prime Minister on the high-level judicial inquiry ordered by the state government to investigate the incident.
In a post on his social media account, Majhi stated, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi called me, and we discussed the tragic accident at SCB Medical College in detail. I informed him about the emergency steps taken for the affected individuals, the evacuation process, and the special medical care being provided. I also notified him about the high-level judicial inquiry ordered by the state government.”
He added, “This morning, I personally visited SCB to assess the situation and directed the administration to ensure that all possible government assistance is provided to the affected individuals. All relevant departments and teams are working in close coordination. I am grateful to the Prime Minister for his compassionate concern and commitment to providing necessary support during this sensitive time.”
Earlier, the Chief Minister visited SCB Medical College to review the situation and instructed the administration to provide maximum assistance to the affected families and patients. He also announced a compensation of ₹25 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for the families of the deceased.
Meanwhile, PM Modi announced financial assistance of ₹2 lakh for the dependents of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
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