Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed sadness over a mishap at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on June 8, 2026. The Prime Minister extended condolences to those who lost loved ones and prayed for the recovery of the injured, noting that local authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected.
Through the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF), financial assistance has been announced for the victims. An ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh will be provided to the next of kin of each deceased individual. Additionally, injured persons will receive ₹50,000 each as compensation.
The announcement was made through the Prime Minister's official social media account and confirmed by the Prime Minister's Office press release. The incident represents an industrial accident at one of India's major steel production facilities, though specific details about the nature of the mishap, number of casualties, or extent of injuries were not provided in the release.