Amit Shah approves Rs 1554.99 crore for five states’ financial assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund.
Giving states hit by natural disasters timely help is mostly dependent on the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). In a recent development, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has granted Rs 1554.99 crore under the NDRF for five states—Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, Odisha, Telangana, and Tripura—severely devastated by floods, landslides, and cyclonic storm. The impacted states will benefit from this financial assistance in their attempts at rehabilitation and recovery.
The impacted states would receive the entire approved sum of Rs 1554.99 crore split as follows:
Odisha: Rs 255.24 crore;
Nagaland: Rs 170.99 crore;
Andhra Pradesh: Rs 608.08 crore.
Telangana: Rs 231.75 crore
Tripura: Rs 288.93 crore
This money seeks to help rehabilitation projects, repair infrastructure, and offer quick relief.
Recognising the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
One primary tool meant to help states devastated by major natural events financially is the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). Under oversight by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the NDRF ensures quick financial support for first aid activities. Mostly used for humanitarian help to the affected population, infrastructure repairs, and rescue operations, the money is After a disaster, states seek financial assistance; subsequently, a high-level committee reviews the damage and approves the required funds.
The 2.0 Summit Advantage of Assam
Apart from approving NDRF money, Home Minister Amit Shah met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to discuss over the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Business Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day event, scheduled to start on February 25, 2024, aims to attract both domestic and overseas investment.
Shah praised Sarma’s efforts in turning the summit a success at the conference. Focussing on personnel recruitment and nursing job prospects, the Assam government is expected to sign two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Japan and Singapore.
Value of Disaster Relief Funding
Reducing the effect of natural disasters depends on disaster relief funds provided by NDRF.The prompt provision of funds helps with housing and food for affected populations; rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure including roads, bridges, and schools; improvement of disaster preparation systems; supporting of long-term recovery projects.
Underlining the government’s determination to provide disaster-affected states prompt relief, the most recent sanction under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) comes at Rs 1554.99 crore. Rebuilding infrastructure, providing humanitarian relief, and guaranteeing speedier recovery will all depend significantly on this financial help. By means of such projects, India keeps improving its disaster management system, thereby ensuring resilience against approaching calamities. source ANINEWS
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