₹1,555 Crore Disaster Relief Granted To Five States

The central government has approved ₹1,555 crore in disaster relief assistance for five states affected by floods, landslides, and cyclonic storms in 2024.

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level committee that approved the aid, which will come from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to support recovery and mitigation efforts.

State-Wise Allocation Of Funds

The state-wise allocation of funds highlights the government’s commitment to aiding states in need of financial support for disaster relief and other emergency management activities.

The allocation of ₹608 crore to Andhra Pradesh stands as the highest, reflecting the state’s urgent needs or specific challenges.

Following Andhra Pradesh, Tripura will receive ₹289 crore, a significant amount aimed at addressing the state’s requirements. Odisha, with a fund allocation of ₹255 crore, also benefits from this financial support, highlighting the need for continued aid to the region, especially in disaster-prone areas.

Telangana, another critical state in terms of disaster preparedness and response, will be allocated ₹232 crore, while Nagaland will receive ₹171 crore.

These allocations are particularly important for disaster relief operations, infrastructure rebuilding, and essential services in the aftermath of natural calamities.

Importantly, this distribution of funds is in addition to the regular disaster relief provided by the government. It demonstrates the proactive approach in addressing the specific needs of states, with an emphasis on supporting regions that face frequent challenges from disasters.

The allocation is part of a broader effort to ensure that each state can respond effectively to emergencies, rebuild critical infrastructure, and safeguard communities in the wake of unforeseen events.

Previous Disaster Relief Allocations

In the current financial year, the Centre has already released ₹18,323 crore to 27 states under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and ₹4,808 crore from the NDRF to 18 states.

The government has allocated ₹2,209 crore from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) to 14 states and ₹720 crore from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) to eight states.

Assessment And Future Preparedness

Following the calamities, the Centre had sent inter-ministerial teams to assess the extent of damage and determine the required assistance.

The new allocations aim to strengthen relief measures and ensure timely support for affected states.

The government emphasized that these funds will support disaster response, rehabilitation, and long-term mitigation efforts to strengthen resilience against future disasters.

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