Centre permits Kerala to utilise ₹120 crore from SDRF for rehabilitation measures at Wayanad
4 days, 9 hours ago

Centre permits Kerala to utilise ₹120 crore from SDRF for rehabilitation measures at Wayanad

The Hindu  

The Union government on Friday informed a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court that the Kerala government has been permitted to utilise ₹120 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund, which has been set apart for payment to the Defence department towards airlifting service charges provided by the Centre in 2006, 2016, and 2017 for rehabilitation measures for the Wayanad landslide survivors. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Eswaran S. He also furnished a letter from the Disaster Management Division of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on relaxation of SDRF and National Disaster Response Fund norms. ‘Severe nature’ The court observed that the Union government essentially accepts the proposal mooted by the court and has agreed to the “freeing up of ₹120 crore” for immediate use by the State government in connection with the rehabilitation measures. By virtue of the notification in this regard issued by the Centre, the State government has an opportunity to tap into multiple funding sources for recovery and rehabilitation, such as the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Funds, fund for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment, as also the recovery and reconstruction window assistance from the NDRF.

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After High Court Nudge, Centre Agrees To Free Kerala Govt Of ₹120 Crore Arrears For Immediate Use In Wayanad Rehabilitation
4 days, 13 hours ago

After High Court Nudge, Centre Agrees To Free Kerala Govt Of ₹120 Crore Arrears For Immediate Use In Wayanad Rehabilitation

Live Law  

The Central government on Friday agreed to free up for now ₹120 crore debt to be paid by the Kerala government towards arrears of airlifting services provided by the Centre in 2006, 2016, 2017, so as to enable the State to put the amount for immediate use in Wayanad rehabilitation works. The development comes after the Kerala High Court asked …

Centre Declares Wayanad Landslides Severe Nature Disaster, Priyanka Gandhi Welcomes it
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2 weeks ago

Centre Declares Wayanad Landslides Severe Nature Disaster, Priyanka Gandhi Welcomes it

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The Union Government on Monday declared the devastating landslides in Wayanad a disaster of “severe nature,” after five months, recognising its intensity. The Union Home Ministry told the Kerala government that financial aid is initially provided by the State Disaster Response Fund. “However, keeping in view the intensity and magnitude of the Meppadi landslide disaster in Wayanad district, it …

Budget 2025: Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultation in Jaisalmer, states demand 50-year interest-free loans
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Budget 2025: Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultation in Jaisalmer, states demand 50-year interest-free loans

India TV News  

In a pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, state finance ministers demanded more funds under the 50-year interest-free loan scheme. An official statement said, "The Union Finance Minister also mentioned the Special Assistance Scheme to States for Capital Investment, which was first announced in the General Budget 2020-21. Punjab, Kerala demand flexibility in borrowing As per …

Kerala High Court Asks Centre If It Can 'Free Up' State Of ₹180 Crore Arrears To Enable Utilisation Of SDRF Funds For Wayanad Rehabilitation
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Kerala High Court Asks Centre If It Can 'Free Up' State Of ₹180 Crore Arrears To Enable Utilisation Of SDRF Funds For Wayanad Rehabilitation

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today asked the Central government to consider relaxing SDRF/ NDRF norms so that State government is 'freed up' of ₹180 crore outstanding debt and can put the same for use in Wayanad rehabilitation works.The observation was made by division bench of Justice A.K.Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Easwaran S, considering the pressing need for assistance in. The …

Consider excluding Rs 120 cr from airlift charges: Kerala HC to Centre
4 weeks ago

Consider excluding Rs 120 cr from airlift charges: Kerala HC to Centre

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre whether it can exclude around Rs 120 crore from the Rs 132 crore demanded as airlift charges for rescue operations carried out by the IAF in the state since 2006. During the hearing, the bench also said that the sending of the bill of Rs 132 crore as airlift charges …

Kerala to Karnataka: Sponsorship framework in making for Wayanad victims
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Kerala to Karnataka: Sponsorship framework in making for Wayanad victims

India Today  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in an official response to his Karnataka counterpart, expressed his gratitude for the state’s “100 homes” support to families affected in the July Wayanad landslides. According to the Kerala chief minister’s letter, his government was working towards finalising a detailed sponsorship framework that will incorporate all offers of support for the disaster-affected families. “This framework …

Kerala MPs protest against Centre's demand for Funds on Airlifting Disaster Victims
1 month ago

Kerala MPs protest against Centre's demand for Funds on Airlifting Disaster Victims

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala MPs on Saturday staged a demonstration outside Parliament to protest against the Centre's demand for reimbursement of funds used for airlifting survivors during the Mundakkai Chooralmala landslides in Wayanad. CPM MP K. Radhakrishnan has written to the home minister criticizing the Centre's indifferent attitude towards the demand for central assistance for the victims in Wayanad. Kerala has vehemently …

Political row breaks out between Central and State governments over IAF’s ₹132 crore demand from Kerala as airlift charges
1 month ago

Political row breaks out between Central and State governments over IAF’s ₹132 crore demand from Kerala as airlift charges

The Hindu  

: Another political row has broken out between the State and Central governments over the Indian Air Force’s renewed demand that Kerala recompense the outstanding ₹132 crore airway bill incurred by the Ministry of Defense during disaster-related humanitarian operations since 2019. He said the Centre “unjustly” wanted the State to recompense the IAF for humanitarian operations conducted during catastrophic natural …

State Ought To Furnish SDRF 'Utilisation Certificate' Before Seeking Additional Funds From Centre: Kerala HC In Wayanad Landslide Case
1 month ago

State Ought To Furnish SDRF 'Utilisation Certificate' Before Seeking Additional Funds From Centre: Kerala HC In Wayanad Landslide Case

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today told the State government that it must inform the Central government of the expenses incurred from the State's Disaster Response Fund for seeking additional funds for immediate assistance in connection with the deadly Wayanad landslides. The Court stated that the State Government, which needs assistance, is bound to answer the queries and satisfy the Central …

State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism
1 month ago

State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism

India Today  

The Kerala government has pledged full transparency in auditing the State Disaster Response Fund following the High Court’s strong dissatisfaction over the lack of clarity in its usage. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasised that the government is prepared to submit all accounts as directed by the court, but additional time is required to gather district and department-wise details. Responding to …

Wayanad Landslides | Kerala High Court Slams State Government For Failure To Explain Available Balance In State's Disaster Response Fund
1 month, 1 week ago

Wayanad Landslides | Kerala High Court Slams State Government For Failure To Explain Available Balance In State's Disaster Response Fund

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today criticised the State government for its failure to provide details regarding the availability and utilization of funds in the State's Disaster Response Fund. The State government, along with the Finance Officer of the Department of Disaster Management submitted before the Court that 677 crores must be the amount available in the SDRF, however, they were …

Court slams Kerala over lack of clarity on funds available with disaster relief force
1 month, 1 week ago

Court slams Kerala over lack of clarity on funds available with disaster relief force

India Today  

The Kerala High Court on Friday came down heavily on the state government over a lack of clarity on funds available to the State Disaster Response Fund. While hearing a petition linked to the prevention and management of natural disasters, the court also asked several queries, including how much funds were required for reconstruction and rehabilitation of the landslide-hit areas …

Centre blames Kerala government for delay in granting relief to disaster-affected Wayanad
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre blames Kerala government for delay in granting relief to disaster-affected Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Centre has held the Kerala Government's alleged failure to provide a proper assessment memorandum regarding the Wayanad landslide losses, responsible for the delay in providing relief to the affected areas. In response to a memorandum submitted by newly elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi and other MPs from Kerala demanding urgent assistance, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that …

Centre approves ₹944 crore as Cyclone Fengal relief to Tamil Nadu, promises more after assessment reports
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre approves ₹944 crore as Cyclone Fengal relief to Tamil Nadu, promises more after assessment reports

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Friday approved the release of ₹944.80 crore to Tamil Nadu as two instalments of its share from the State Disaster Response Fund to help the state government's relief efforts in areas ravaged by Cyclone Fengal. “The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the release of ₹944.80 crore to the Tamil Nadu government as both the instalments of …

[Wayanad Landslides] Kerala High Court Tells State To Furnish Details Regarding Availability & Utilisation Of Funds In SDRF
1 month, 1 week ago

[Wayanad Landslides] Kerala High Court Tells State To Furnish Details Regarding Availability & Utilisation Of Funds In SDRF

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has orally directed the State Government to furnish clear details regarding the availability and utilization of funds in the State's Disaster Response Fund. The State Government informed the Court that they are unable to use approximately 153 crores allocated by the Central government for immediate assistance, unless it is demonstrated that 50 percent of the funds …

MHA allocates Rs 944.8 cr to Tamil Nadu SDRF for Cyclone Fengal relief efforts
1 month, 1 week ago

MHA allocates Rs 944.8 cr to Tamil Nadu SDRF for Cyclone Fengal relief efforts

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the release of 944.80 crore to State Government of Tamil Nadu, as both the instalments of central share to the State Disaster Response Fund to help the state in providing relief assistance to those affected by Cyclone Fengal, a release by the MHA said on Friday. It added that the government led …

Wayanad landslide: No information on central aid, says Kerala govt
1 month, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslide: No information on central aid, says Kerala govt

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Stepping up its attack on the union government over the lack of assistance for the landslide survivors of Wayanad, the Kerala government on Sunday said it was yet to get any information regarding the amount to be allotted to the state for their relief and rehabilitation. The Left government reminded that the state and the Centre were not enemy …

Centre approves Rs.1115.67 Cr for disaster mitigation for States: Amit Shah
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre approves Rs.1115.67 Cr for disaster mitigation for States: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A high-level committee, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah has approved Rs.1115.67 crore for disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for various States. The committee, comprising of Finance Minister, Agriculture Minister and Vice Chairman NITI Aayog as members considered the proposal to mitigate Landslide Risk in 15 States, for funding from …

Centre tells Kerala HC that state govt submitted estimate for Wayanad disaster only on Nov 13
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Centre tells Kerala HC that state govt submitted estimate for Wayanad disaster only on Nov 13

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Centre has informed the Kerala High Court that, following the landslide disaster in Wayanad, the state government conducted a Post-Disaster Needs Assessment exercise, estimating a requirement of Rs 2,219.033 crore for recovery and reconstruction. The Centre further submitted that to assess the loss of immediate nature, before receipt of the formal memorandum from the state government for additional …

Kerala High Court slams LDF, UDF for 'insensitive' protest bandh in Wayanad
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court slams LDF, UDF for 'insensitive' protest bandh in Wayanad

India Today  

The Kerala High Court on Friday strongly criticised the ruling Left Democratic Front and the opposition United Democratic Front for organising a dawn-to-dusk hartal in landslide-hit area of Wayanad on November 19, terming it “irresponsible” and “unacceptable”. The court expressed disappointment, asking, “Was a hartal the only way to protest?” The hartal, spearheaded by both political fronts, was intended to …

Wayanad landslide: Centre denies fund; LDF, UDF call for hartal on Nov 19
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide: Centre denies fund; LDF, UDF call for hartal on Nov 19

Live Mint  

The United Democratic Front and the ruling Left Democratic Front called for a "hartal" on November 19 to protest against the Centre's decision not to declare the landslides in the Kerala district as a national disaster and provide relief. "The Centre's stance of neglect towards providing any aid for the Wayanad disaster victims is a blatant injustice to the people …

Centre says no provision to declare Wayanad landslides as national disaster
2 months ago

Centre says no provision to declare Wayanad landslides as national disaster

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: There is no provision to declare any calamity as ‘national disaster’, the Union government has informed Kerala government in response to its plea to declare the July 30 landslides in Wayanad that left over 400 dead, as one. The Centre’s response drew flak from political parties, with Priyanka Gandhi, the Congress general secretary and the party’s Wayanad Lok Sabha …

MoS Home rejects 'national disaster' tag for Wayanad landslides
2 months ago

MoS Home rejects 'national disaster' tag for Wayanad landslides

India Today  

The Ministry of State for Home Affairs, in a letter, informed Special Representative of Kerala in New Delhi KV Thomas that the Wayanad landslides cannot be declared a national disaster. In the letter, MoS Nityanand Rai clarified that under the existing guidelines of the State Disaster Response Fund and the National Disaster Response Fund, there is no provision to officially …

High-Level Committee to Decide on Wayanad Landslide Categorization
2 months, 2 weeks ago

High-Level Committee to Decide on Wayanad Landslide Categorization

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court will decide on the categorization of the Wayanad landslide in two weeks. The High-Level Committee will review the arguments presented by the Additional Solicitor General and the Amicus Curiae. The committee will also consider a parametric insurance scheme to provide quick relief to the affected communities.

Congress, LDF Raise Concerns Over Rehabilitation of Landslide Survivors in Wayanad Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress, LDF Raise Concerns Over Rehabilitation of Landslide Survivors in Wayanad Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Political parties in Kerala are engaged in a blame game over the rehabilitation of landslide survivors in Wayanad. The Congress-led UDF and CPI(M)-headed LDF have raised concerns about the slow pace of rehabilitation efforts and the lack of support for the survivors. The state government has submitted a memorandum to the Centre under the Disaster Management Act, seeking support, but …

Make use of ₹1,345.15 crore SDRF for relief works: Kishan Reddy
4 months, 1 week ago

Make use of ₹1,345.15 crore SDRF for relief works: Kishan Reddy

The Hindu  

The Congress government has been advised to make use of the ₹1,345.15 crore available with the State Disaster Response Fund for providing relief and rehabilitation measures in the rains and flood-hit regions of the State by Telangana BJP president and Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Tuesday. The Minister claimed that there were ‘complaints’ about relief …

Kerala High Court Expresses Dismay Over Banks Deducting Loan Instalments From Relief Fund Of Wayanad Landslide Victims
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Expresses Dismay Over Banks Deducting Loan Instalments From Relief Fund Of Wayanad Landslide Victims

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has expressed its "distress" over banks deducting monthly loan instalments from the funds deposited into the Wayanad Landslide victims' accounts from the Chief Minister Distress Relief Funds. However, Court orally remarked, “At the State level, Please give instructions to all the banks, at least of those whom you have some degree of control like cooperative banks…there …

Wayanad landslides: Final rehabilitation plan after obtaining stakeholders’ opinions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Final rehabilitation plan after obtaining stakeholders’ opinions

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government is proceeding with the rehabilitation of landslide victims in Wayanad, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The chief secretary has been assigned to discuss the different aspects of rehabilitation with disaster response experts and people’s representatives from the affected areas, he told media persons here on Tuesday. Relatives of 59 deceased received Rs 4 lakh from the …

Banks agree to restructure loans, halt recoveries of Wayanad landslide victims
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Banks agree to restructure loans, halt recoveries of Wayanad landslide victims

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a special meeting of the State Level Bankers’ Committee on Monday, relief measures were approved for the landslide-affected residents of Wayanad, including loan restructuring and a suspension of recovery actions. The meeting, which included Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Secretary V Venu, and the state heads of banks and insurance companies, focused on alleviating the financial burden on …

Can Wayanad Tragedy Be Declared A National Disaster? Here's A Look At Facts
5 months ago

Can Wayanad Tragedy Be Declared A National Disaster? Here's A Look At Facts

News 18  

Of late, there has been a spike in demands to declare the Wayanad landslides a national disaster. Kerala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Kannur Airport; received by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and CM Pinarayi VijayanPM Modi will visit Wayanad to review relief and rehabilitation efforts pic.twitter.com/sfbP5lm0HU — ANI August 10, 2024 Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi took to X and …

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad
5 months ago

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala government on Friday announced financial assistance for those affected by the landslides in Wayanad who are currently housed at relief camps set up at government and aided schools in the district. The statement from the chief minister’s office added that each family currently housed at relief camps will get an emergency assistance of ₹10,000 each. Read Here: Rahul …

Wayanad landslides: BJP cites UPA-era rule as Rahul Gandhi pushes for 'national disaster' tag
5 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: BJP cites UPA-era rule as Rahul Gandhi pushes for 'national disaster' tag

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday turned down the demands from various quarters to declare the Wayanad landslides a national disaster, saying no such policy exists under the central government guidelines. Read: Controversial tunnel road in Wayanad faces scrutiny after landslide tragedy Muraleedharan, a former Union Minister, said, "The concept of a 'national disaster' does not exist under the …

People must support Wayanad tragedy survivors: CPM state secretary M V Govindan
5 months, 1 week ago

People must support Wayanad tragedy survivors: CPM state secretary M V Govindan

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: CPM state secretary M V Govindan Master on Saturday urged the public to contribute to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund to help Wayanad landslide victims. He was speaking after presenting the ‘PG Sahitya Puraskar Trust Award’ to renowned writer and literary critic M K Sanoo Master at a function held at Ernakulam Public Library. “Though the epicentre of …

Wayanad landslides: Finance department to have special mechanism for effectively handling CMDRF contributions, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
5 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: Finance department to have special mechanism for effectively handling CMDRF contributions, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

The Hindu  

The Finance department will put in place a special mechanism for effectively handling contributions to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Saturday. The State government had issued a plea for contributions to the CMDRF in the light of the devastating July 30 landslides in Wayanad which claimed more than 200 lives. However, to …

Wayanad landslides: Here's how you can donate to Kerala chief minister's relief fund
5 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: Here's how you can donate to Kerala chief minister's relief fund

Hindustan Times  

Over 300 people have died in the landslides that struck Kerala's Wayanad district, with hundreds still missing. The Kerala Chief Minister's office has launched the "Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund" to collect donations for those severely affected by the landslides. Social media posts from the Chief Minister's office detail various ways the public can contribute, including the bank account number …

Wayanad Landslides: Karnataka Govt To Make 100 Houses In Worst-hit Areas, Rescue Efforts Continue
5 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad Landslides: Karnataka Govt To Make 100 Houses In Worst-hit Areas, Rescue Efforts Continue

News 18  

As search operations continue following the devastating landslide in Wayanad, Kerala is grappling with one of the worst natural calamities in the state in recent years. Kerala Governor Praises Coordination Between Central And State Governments Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan lauded the cooperation between the state and central governments for the ongoing rescue and relief work in Wayanad. Karnataka To …

Opposition urge Centre to declare Wayanad landslides a ‘national disaster’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Opposition urge Centre to declare Wayanad landslides a ‘national disaster’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The opposition leaders in the Rajya Sabha slammed the Centre for a failed Early Warning System for floods in Kerala’s Wayanad, even as many expressed concerns over the incident that struck the southern Indian state. “I, however, urge the Union government not to get the Kerala government to pay for these services like we had to pay during …

Disaster funds not released by Centre, Tamil Nadu says, seeks early hearing in SC
8 months, 1 week ago

Disaster funds not released by Centre, Tamil Nadu says, seeks early hearing in SC

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu on May 6 informed the Supreme Court that the Centre has still not released disaster relief funds due to the State to help the people tide over the twin calamities of cyclone Michaung and unprecedented floods in the southern districts. “National disaster relief funds have not been released to Tamil Nadu,” Mr. Wilson submitted. Tamil Nadu has filed …

Tamil Nadu moves SC for time-bound release of ₹38,000 crore relief for cyclone, flood damage
9 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu moves SC for time-bound release of ₹38,000 crore relief for cyclone, flood damage

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu on Wednesday filed a suit in the Supreme Court accusing the Union government of treating the people of the State in a “step-motherly” fashion by delaying the release of disaster relief funds to the tune of nearly ₹38,000 crore sought by Chief Minister M.K. This step-motherly treatment violates the National Disaster Management Policy, including financial relations and the …

State needs ₹ 188-crore relief fund, says Udhayanidhi Stalin
1 year ago

State needs ₹ 188-crore relief fund, says Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Hindu  

“As per the damage assessment done in southern districts till now, covering life, livestock and propertoies, we would require ₹ 188-crore relief fund,” said Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin. Speaking at the Collector’s office here on Monday, Mr. Udhayanidhi said that they were taking all possible measures to rectify the damage and most probably everything would …

TS Must Utilise SDRF to Give Flood Relief: Kishan
1 year, 5 months ago

TS Must Utilise SDRF to Give Flood Relief: Kishan

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL: The state government must utilise the Rs 900 crore funds that has been sanctioned by the Centre under State Disaster Response Fund to help flood victims, suggested Union minister and BJP state chief G. Kishan Reddy after inspecting Morancha village in Bhupalpally Jayashankar district on Sunday. On getting to know of the details, I conveyed it to the Union …

Centre approves release of ₹7,532 crore to 22 states under Disaster Response Fund
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre approves release of ₹7,532 crore to 22 states under Disaster Response Fund

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday approved release of ₹7,532 crore to 22 state governments under the State Disaster Response Fund. The state disaster response fund has been constituted in each state under Section 48 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. As per guidelines, funds are released on receipt of utilisation certificate of the amount released in the earlier instalment …

75% of promised crop damage relief is from Central funds: BJP
1 year, 9 months ago

75% of promised crop damage relief is from Central funds: BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana government was disingenuous in claiming that it will pay Rs 10,000 per acre as relief on its own to the farmers who suffered crop losses following heavy rains in the state, the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Thursday. “If one goes by the extent of area of 2,22,500 acres that saw crop damages, the total compensation promised …

Centre approves ₹1,816 crore to 5 States affected by natural disasters
1 year, 10 months ago

Centre approves ₹1,816 crore to 5 States affected by natural disasters

The Hindu  

A high-level committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved additional Central assistance of arms worth ₹1,816.16 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund to five States— Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Meghalaya and Nagaland, which were affected by flood, landslides and cloudburst in 2022. The HLC approved an additional Central assistance of ₹520.46 crore to Assam, ₹239.31 crore …

Ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 Approved for Next of Kin of COVID-19 Victims: Govt
2 years ago

Ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 Approved for Next of Kin of COVID-19 Victims: Govt

News 18  

The Centre has allowed the states to use the State Disaster Response Fund to provide ex-gratia assistance of Rs 50,000 to the next of kin of those who have succumbed to COVID-19, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said as per the national policy on disaster management, the primary responsibility for disaster …

SC to AP: Return Rs 1,100 crore from PD Account to SDRF
2 years, 5 months ago

SC to AP: Return Rs 1,100 crore from PD Account to SDRF

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Supreme Court has directed the Andhra Pradesh government to return Rs 1,100 crore to the state’s Disaster Response Fund from the personal deposit account. The Comptroller and Auditor General earlier submitted to the apex court that the AP government transferred the SDRF fund to the personal deposit account and such funds remained un-utilized even after two years. The …

After Supreme Court's Criticism, Andhra Pradesh Govt Agrees To Revert Rs.1100 Crores To State Disaster Relief Fund
2 years, 5 months ago

After Supreme Court's Criticism, Andhra Pradesh Govt Agrees To Revert Rs.1100 Crores To State Disaster Relief Fund

Live Law  

Following Supreme Court's criticism, the State of Andhra Pradesh on Monday agreed to revert the amount of Rs 1100 crores -which was diverted from the State Disaster Relief Fund to the personal deposit account of the Agriculture Commissioner - to the SDRF within a period of two weeks. On Monday, he submitted that the State would transfer the money from …

SC to AP: Don’t transfer SDRF for Covid relief
2 years, 9 months ago

SC to AP: Don’t transfer SDRF for Covid relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Supreme Court directed the Andhra Pradesh government not to transfer funds from the State Disaster Response Fund to personal deposit account. The court issued directions to serve a notice to Andhra Pradesh government and also restrain it from transferring funds from SDRF to personal deposit account. Moreover, the AP government said that these funds were demarcated for pandemic …

Amit Shah approves release of second installment of central share of State Disaster Relief Fund
3 years, 3 months ago

Amit Shah approves release of second installment of central share of State Disaster Relief Fund

Firstpost  

The Centre’s second installment amounts to Rs 7,274.40 crore, which will be given in advance to 23 states The Central Government has revised the items and norms of assistance under the State Disaster Response Fund, making a provision for grant of ex-gratia payment to the next of kin of the deceased due to Covid-19. Introducing the new norm, which will …

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