Centre releases ₹2,117.85 crore to seven flood-hit States as severe flooding hits Assam again
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Why in news
The Union Government released ₹2,117.85 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to seven flood-hit states to mitigate monsoon-related damage.
Background
The Centre approved the advance release of funds on August 1, 2026. Significant allocations included ₹693.95 crore for Himachal Pradesh and Odisha, and ₹500 crore each for Gujarat and Maharashtra. Inter-Ministerial Central Teams were deployed to assess damages in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySDRF: State Disaster Response Fund is a fund shared by the Centre and States for immediate relief.
- FactTotal advance release amount: ₹2,117.85 crore.
- BodyInter-Ministerial Central Teams are deputed by theUnion Government to assess disaster damage and needs.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) in strengthening India's disaster management framework and the role of central-state cooperation in flood mitigation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- fiscal federalism in disaster management
- role of Inter-Ministerial Central Teams
- need for early warning systems
Keywords: disaster mitigation · fiscal federalism · central-state cooperation · SDRF · monsoon management
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