New Delhi, Mar 13: The Centre on Friday approved ₹1,912.99 crore in additional financial assistance for five states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir affected by floods, flash floods, cloudbursts, landslides and cyclone ‘Montha’ in 2025, according to an official statement.
The decision was taken by a high-level committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
According to the statement, the five states are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
“Out of the total amount, ₹341.48 crore has been approved for Andhra Pradesh, ₹15.70 crore for Chhattisgarh, ₹778.67 crore for Gujarat, ₹288.39 crore for Himachal Pradesh, ₹158.41 crore for Nagaland and ₹330.34 crore for Jammu and Kashmir,” the statement said.
The assistance is in addition to the funds already released to states under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
During the financial year 2025–26, the Centre has released ₹20,735 crore to 28 states under SDRF and ₹3,628.18 crore to 21 states under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), it added.
Further, ₹5,373.20 crore has been released to 23 states from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF), while ₹1,189.56 crore has been provided to 21 states under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF).
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India is standing shoulder to shoulder with state governments during natural calamities and disasters and is providing all necessary support,” the statement said. (Agency)
