Centre approves ₹2,117.85 crore SDRF advance for seven flood-hit states

Of the affected States, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Nagaland have already received the first instalment of the Central share for the financial year 2026-27.

Guwahati, August 1: Assam has been sanctioned ₹379.35 crore as the advance release of the first instalment of the Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for the financial year 2026-27, after Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved the release of ₹2,117.85 crore to flood-affected states during the ongoing southwest monsoon.Centre Announces Relief Allocation for Seven StatesThe Centre has approved the financial assistance to support relief, rescue and rehabilitation measures in flood-affected states. Under the approved package, Arunachal Pradesh has been sanctioned ₹44.55 crore as the advance release of the first instalment of the Central share of SDRF, Himachal Pradesh ₹193.95 crore as the advance release of the second instalment, Maharashtra ₹500 crore as the advance release of the first instalment, Odisha ₹500 crore as the advance release of the second instalment, Assam ₹379.35 crore as the advance release of the first instalment and Gujarat ₹500 crore as the advance release of the first instalment.Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government remains committed to extending all necessary assistance to states for effective relief, rescue and rehabilitation measures and will continue to monitor the situation closely.Centre Closely Monitoring Monsoon Flood SituationSince the onset of the monsoon, the Union government has been continuously monitoring the flood situation in close coordination with the state governments. The Central government has extended all possible assistance, including pre-deployment of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and logistical support from the Ministry of Defence, wherever required.Centre Clears ₹2,117.85 Crore Advance Relief For Seven Flood-Hit StatesInter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) have already been deputed to Arunachal Pradesh and Assam to assess the damage. Two IMCT visits have been undertaken in Assam in view of the severity of the flood situation. On the request of the Nagaland government, an IMCT is also being constituted for the state.Out of the seven affected states, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha and Nagaland have already received the first instalment of SDRF for the financial year 2026-27. To ensure timely availability of funds for relief operations, the Union Home Minister has approved the advance release of the second instalment of the Central share of SDRF to Himachal Pradesh and Odisha.The Centre has also approved the advance release of the first instalment of the Central share of SDRF to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat and Maharashtra by relaxing the documentary requirements under the applicable guidelines, considering the urgent need for resources for relief measures.

The Centre has approved the advance release of its ₹2,117.85 crore share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support seven flood-hit states during the ongoing monsoon season, according to an official statement.Himachal Pradesh, Odisha and Nagaland have already received the first instalment of the Central share for 2026-27. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has now approved advance release of the second instalment to Himachal Pradesh and Odisha. “To ensure timely availability of funds for relief operations, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the advance release of the second instalment of the Central share of SDRF to Himachal Pradesh and Odisha,” the statement said.Relief Funds Fast-TrackedHimachal Pradesh has been sanctioned ₹193.95 crore and Odisha ₹500 crore as their second instalments. The Centre has also approved advance release of first instalments for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat and Maharashtra by relaxing documentary requirements under applicable guidelines because of the urgent need for relief resources.Arunachal Pradesh will receive ₹44.55 crore, Assam ₹379.35 crore, Gujarat ₹500 crore and Maharashtra ₹500 crore. The decision to relax documentary requirements underlines the urgency of making resources available as states deal with the impact of floods.“With this approval, a total of ₹2,117.85 crore has been made available to the flood-affected states to strengthen their ongoing relief and response measures,” the statement said, PTI reports.Teams Assess Flood DamageInter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) have already been sent to Arunachal Pradesh and Assam to assess the damage. Two IMCT visits have been undertaken in Assam because of the severity of the flood situation there. Assam Flood Tragedy: Class 7 Student Swept Away While Trying To Rescue His Three-Month-Old PuppyNagaland will also get an assessment team. “On request of the Government of Nagaland, an IMCT is being constituted for the state,” the statement said.The Centre said it has been continuously monitoring the flood situation in close coordination with state governments since the onset of the monsoon. The deployment of assessment teams alongside the advance release of funds indicates that both immediate relief requirements and damage assessment are being addressed.“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government remains committed to extending all necessary assistance to states for effective relief, rescue and rehabilitation measures and will continue to monitor the situation closely,” the statement said.