Union government releases disaster funds to seven flood-affected States
The Union government has approved the advance release of ₹2,117.85 crore from its share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to seven flood-affected states for the ongoing monsoon season. Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Nagaland had already received their first installment, and Himachal Pradesh and Odisha will now receive their second. Advance release of first installments for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, and Maharashtra was approved by relaxing documentary requirements, ensuring timely availability of funds for relief operations and strengthening response measures in these states.
Key Points
- The Union government approved advance release of ₹2,117.85 crore from the SDRF to seven flood-affected states.
- Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Nagaland had already received their first installment.
- Himachal Pradesh and Odisha will receive their second installments.
- First installments for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, and Maharashtra were approved with relaxed documentary requirements.
- The funding aims to ensure timely relief operations and strengthen disaster response.
Exam Facts
- Fund: State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
- Total advance release: ₹2,117.85 crore.
- States receiving funds: Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra.
- Himachal Pradesh sanctioned: ₹193.95 crore (second installment).
- Odisha sanctioned: ₹500 crore (second installment).
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