To assist in immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts, the Prime Minister had made a public appeal for contributions to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. The Prime Minister has already announced an exgratia relief of one lakh rupees each to the next of kin of the dead. Concerned citizens, industrial associations , and other organizations have responded to the Prime Minister's call.

In keeping with his request for assistance to our citizens in J&K , the Prime Minister has sent a cheque of one months salary to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.