Centre Allocates Rs.5,858.60 Crore for Flood Relief Across 14 States

The central government has released Rs.5,858.60 crore to 14 states severely impacted by floods. This financial assistance comes from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), aiming to support recovery efforts in regions affected by extreme weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, floods, and landslides.

Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) were deployed to states such as Assam, Mizoram, Kerala, Tripura, Nagaland, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Manipur to evaluate the damages caused by the floods. Similar assessments will soon be conducted in Bihar and West Bengal to determine the extent of the damage.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has confirmed that after receiving the IMCTs’ assessment reports, additional financial support from the NDRF will be allocated to these disaster-hit states based on established guidelines.

As part of the government's efforts, Rs.14,958 crore has already been distributed to 21 states this year. The recent Rs.5,858.60 crore allocation includes funds for several states, with Maharashtra receiving Rs.1,492 crore, Andhra Pradesh Rs.1,036 crore, Assam Rs.716 crore, and Bihar Rs.655.60 crore, among others.

The central government has also extended logistical support, including the deployment of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, Army units, and Air Force resources to assist with flood relief operations.

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