August 2, 2026 2:24 PM

Centre approves Rs 2,117.85 crore SDRF assistance for flood-hit states

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday approved the advance release of ₹2,117.85 crore from the Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support states affected by floods during the ongoing southwest monsoon. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the assistance is aimed at strengthening relief, rescue and rehabilitation efforts in the flood-affected states. It added that the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains committed to extending al...

October 28, 2025 6:39 PM

Amit Shah approves Rs 20 crore advance release from SDRF to Nagaland for flood relief

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday approved the advance release of ₹20 crore to Nagaland as the second installment of the Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for the financial year 2025–26. The fund aims to assist the state government in providing immediate relief to people affected by extremely heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides during this year’s southwest monsoon. The Ministry of Home Affairs said that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendr...