India, Sept. 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a financial assistance of Rs.1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh as he viisted the flood-ravaged hill state on Tuesday.

The PM asked for a multi-dimensional view to be taken to get the entire region and people back on its feet, officials said.

Next steps will include rebuilding homes through the PM Awas Yojana, restoration of national highways, rebuilding schools, provisions under the Prime Minister National Relief Fund or PMNRF, along with release of kits for livestock.

Recognising the critical need to support the agricultural community, additional assistance will be provided specifically targeted at farmers who currently lack power connections, the officials said.

Under the PM Aw...