The Indian government has approved a total of Rs 1,115 crore for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects across various states. This includes Rs 1,000 crore for projects aimed at reducing the impact of disasters and improving the response capabilities of 15 states. Additionally, Rs 115.67 crore has been allocated for the training and development of civil defense volunteers nationwide, according to an official statement.
The approved funds will be distributed to states based on their specific needs. Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh will each receive Rs 139 crore, Maharashtra will get Rs 100 crore, and Karnataka and Kerala will both be allocated Rs 72 crore each. Tamil Nadu and West Bengal will each receive Rs 50 crore, while a total of Rs 378 crore has been earmarked for the eight Northeastern states, including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura.
The high-level committee, which includes Union ministers for finance and agriculture along with the vice-chairman of NITI Aayog, considered proposals to reduce landslide risks in these states, with funding from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF). In addition, the committee discussed plans to train and build the capacity of civil defense volunteers in all states and Union Territories through the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
Earlier this year, the committee had approved a Rs 3,075.65 crore initiative for urban flood risk mitigation in seven cities, as well as Rs 150 crore for Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risk management projects in four states. These efforts are part of the broader goal to strengthen India’s disaster resilience.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, under the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has taken several measures to ensure effective disaster management, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a disaster-resilient India. These efforts include enhancing the disaster risk reduction system to prevent loss of life and property during disasters.
This year, the government has already released over Rs 21,476 crore to states for disaster management. This includes Rs 14,878.40 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to 26 states, Rs 4,637.66 crore from the NDRF to 15 states, Rs 1,385.45 crore from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) to 11 states, and Rs 574.93 crore from NDMF to six states.
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