- Amit Shah approves advance 2nd SDRF installment to strengthen immediate response and rehabilitation efforts
- ₹13,603.20 crore already released to 27 States under SDRF; record 199 NDRF teams deployed nationwide this monsoon
NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, OCT 19
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has approved the advance release of ₹1,950.80 crore as the second installment of the Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for Karnataka and Maharashtra for the financial year 2025–26.
Of the total amount, ₹384.40 crore has been allocated to Karnataka and ₹1,566.40 crore to Maharashtra to enable both States to provide immediate relief to people affected by extremely heavy rainfall and floods during this year’s southwest monsoon.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, the Central Government remains fully committed to extending timely assistance and logistical support to States impacted by floods, landslides, and cloudbursts.
So far in FY 2025–26, the Centre has released ₹13,603.20 crore to 27 States under the SDRF and ₹2,189.28 crore to 15 States under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). In addition, ₹4,571.30 crore has been released from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) to 21 States and ₹372.09 crore from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) to 9 States.
Reinforcing its commitment to disaster preparedness and quick response, the Government has also provided extensive logistic support, including Army and Air Force assistance. This monsoon season saw a record deployment of 199 NDRF teams across 30 States and Union Territories, ensuring swift rescue and relief operations in affected areas.
