February 19, 2025: The Union Home Ministry, led by Amit Shah, has approved Rs 1554.99 crore in additional assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for five states affected by floods, landslides, and cyclonic storms in 2024. The funds will be allocated as follows: Andhra Pradesh (Rs 608.08 crore), Nagaland (Rs 170.99 crore), Odisha (Rs 255.24 crore), Telangana (Rs 231.75 crore), and Tripura (Rs 288.93 crore).
This assistance is on top of the Rs 18,322.80 crore already provided under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Shah reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting affected states and facilitating recovery efforts.
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