The Central Government on Thursday approved the release of ₹1,066.80 crore as financial assistance to six flood and landslide-affected states under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). The allocation is aimed at supporting the states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala, and Uttarakhand, which have been severely impacted by extreme rainfall and natural calamities during the ongoing south-west monsoon.
Assam has been granted ₹375.60 crore, while Manipur received ₹29.20 crore, Meghalaya ₹30.40 crore, Mizoram ₹22.80 crore, Kerala ₹153.20 crore, and Uttarakhand ₹455.60 crore. These funds represent the Central share of the SDRF and are part of a broader initiative to strengthen the disaster response and recovery capabilities of the affected regions.
The approval follows the Central Government’s ongoing commitment, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, to stand firmly with states during times of crisis. The government has reiterated its resolve to extend not only financial aid but also logistical and operational support in all disaster situations.
So far in 2025, the Centre has released ₹6,166 crore from the SDRF to 14 states and ₹1,988.91 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to 12 states. Additionally, ₹726.20 crore has been allocated from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) to five states, while ₹17.55 crore from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) has been released to two states.