Centre Allocates Rs 3,027 Cr for Disaster Mitigation
A High-Level Committee (HLC), chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved a substantial allocation of Rs 3,027.86 crore for various disaster mitigation projects across different states in India. The committee, which includes key members such as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, reviewed and approved a range of projects aimed at addressing lightning safety, drought-prone regions, and forest fire management. These projects are intended to strengthen India’s disaster preparedness and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
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Why in the news? | Centre Allocates Rs 3,027 Cr for Disaster Mitigation |
Drought-Prone Areas Mitigation | Total Cost: Rs 2,022.16 crore, Central Share: Rs 1,200 crore, 12 states covered (e.g., Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, etc.) |
Lightning Safety Mitigation | Total Cost: Rs 186.78 crore, 10 states covered (e.g., Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, West Bengal, etc.) |
Forest Fire Risk Management | Total Cost: Rs 818.92 crore, Central Share: Rs 690.63 crore, 144 districts covered across 19 states (e.g., Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, etc.) |
Urban Flood Risk Mitigation | Total Cost: Rs 3,075.65 crore, 7 major citiesq |
GLOF Risk Management | Total Cost: Rs 150 crore, 4 states covered |
Landslide Risk Mitigation | Total Cost: Rs 1,000 crore, 15 states covered |
Total Financial Assistance Released (SDRF) | Rs 17,479.60 crore, 27 states |
Total Financial Assistance Released (NDRF) | Rs 4,808.30 crore, 18 states |
Total Financial Assistance Released (SDMF) | Rs 1,973.55 crore, 13 states |
Total Financial Assistance Released (NDMF) | Rs 719.72 crore, 8 states |
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