Revenue Minister orders war-footing damage assessment after Cyclone Murasu in Khammam district
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Disaster management and climate resilience: a GS3 case study on SDRF role in agricultural infrastructure.
Why in news
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy ordered a war-footing damage assessment for crop and infrastructure losses caused by Cyclone Murasu in Khammam district.
Background
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was recently strengthened with 1,900 trained personnel and equipment worth ₹260 crore - ₹270 crore.
Facts for Prelims
- FactSDRF equipment investment: ₹260 crore - ₹270 crore
- FactSDRF personnel trained: 1,900
- PlaceCyclone Murasu impacted the erstwhile undivided Khammam district
Prelims practice question
What is the approximate investment value for the equipment provided to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)?
- (a)₹500 crore - ₹550 crore
- (b)₹100 crore - ₹120 crore
- (c)₹260 crore - ₹270 crore
- (d)₹1000 crore - ₹1200 crore
Show answer
Answer: (c) ₹260 crore - ₹270 crore — The note states the SDRF was strengthened with equipment worth ₹260 crore - ₹270 crore.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of strengthening State Disaster Response Forces (SDRF) in mitigating the socio-economic impact of frequent cyclonic events on rural agricultural infrastructure.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Resource mobilization: Balancing immediate relief expenditure with long-term resilient infrastructure investment
- Data-driven recovery: Need for rapid, accurate damage assessment to streamline insurance payouts and relief distribution
Keywords: Disaster Management · SDRF · Climate Resilience · Agricultural Infrastructure · Damage Assessment
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