Centre Allocates ₹1,280 Crore for Disaster Relief in Bihar, Himachal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry

Swift Summary

• Cyclone Fengal-triggered heavy rains led to flooding and other calamities in parts of tamil Nadu,Bihar,Himachal Pradesh,and Puducherry during 2024.
• Union Minister Amit shah’s High-Level Committee approved ₹1,280.35 crore in additional disaster assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).

– ₹588.73 crore allocated to Bihar.
– ₹136.22 crore to Himachal Pradesh.
– ₹522.34 crore to Tamil Nadu.
– ₹33.06 crore for Puducherry.

• This aid is over and above funds already placed under SDRF (State Disaster Response Fund) or UTDRF (Union Territorial Disaster Response Fund), according to a Home Ministry press release.
• Financial details for 2024-25 include:

– Center released a total of ₹20,264.40 crore under SDRF across 28 States and ₹5,160.76 crore under NDRF across 19 States.
– Additional disaster mitigation funds:
– ₹4,984.25 crore from State Disaster Mitigation Fund to 19 States,
– And another ₹719.72 crore distributed through the National Disaster Mitigation Fund.

Indian Opinion analysis

The approval of additional central assistance highlights India’s continuing effort towards effective disaster management amidst increasing instances of natural calamities like cyclones and floods exacerbated by climate change effects. These financial allocations underscore not only immediate relief but also an attempt at proactive planning through mitigation measures such as deployment of funds via SDMF (State level) and NDMF (National level). The involvement of Inter-Ministerial Central Teams showcases a more responsive process aimed at expediting recovery efforts by bypassing formal procedural delays after disasters strike.

For affected states like Tamil nadu that faced severe flooding post-cyclone Fengal or Bihar enduring recurring floods annually due its geographical vulnerabilities-this funding could ease rehabilitation strides while improving infrastructural resilience against future events if strategically utilized.

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