“₹1,000-crore relief package for flood-hit people in six districts (Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Kendrapara), with additional funds after a detailed damage assessment”
By 24 Aug 2026, officials said ₹170.30 crore had been released in phases from the SDRF for relief camps and emergency response, PTI reported.
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What the record shows
On 18 August 2026, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a ₹1,000-crore package for flood-hit people in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Kendrapara, covering input subsidy for crop damage, seeds, lift-irrigation repairs and livelihood support, PTI reported. The package was based on a preliminary estimate, with more funds if needed after a detailed damage assessment. On 24 August, PTI reported ₹170.30 crore released from the SDRF for relief camps and emergency work, without a breakdown of spending under the package.
What was promisedthehindu.com
Mohan Charan Majhi made this promise on 18 Aug 2026, as Chief Minister of Odisha. The original report is linked below.
Evidence3 reports
- 18 Aug 2026 ·ThePrint (PTI)Verified sourceOdisha CM announces Rs 1,000 cr package for flood-hit areas ↗
- 24 Aug 2026 ·ThePrint (PTI)Verified sourceOdisha: Another 5 blocks of Kalahandi, one of Koraput affected by floods ↗
- WikipediaVerified sourceMohan Charan Majhi ↗