Centre Approves ₹1,912.99 Crore Additional Disaster Relief for Five States, J&K
Funds sanctioned after floods, landslides and cyclone Montha damage in 2025
New Delhi, Mar 13: The Central government has approved ₹1,912.99 crore as additional financial assistance to five states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir that were affected by natural disasters in 2025, including floods, flash floods, cloudbursts, landslides and cyclone Montha.
The decision was taken by a High-Level Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, according to an official statement.
The approved assistance will be distributed among Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the statement, ₹341.48 crore has been allocated to Andhra Pradesh, ₹15.70 crore to Chhattisgarh, ₹778.67 crore to Gujarat, ₹288.39 crore to Himachal Pradesh, ₹158.41 crore to Nagaland and ₹330.34 crore to Jammu and Kashmir.
The assistance has been sanctioned over and above the funds already released to states under the State Disaster Response Fund.
During the financial year 2025–26, the Centre has released ₹20,735 crore to 28 states through the SDRF and ₹3,628.18 crore to 21 states under the National Disaster Response Fund.
Additionally, ₹5,373.20 crore has been provided to 23 states from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund, while ₹1,189.56 crore has been allocated to 21 states through the National Disaster Mitigation Fund.
The government said the assistance reflects its commitment to supporting states during natural disasters under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ensuring timely financial help for relief and rehabilitation efforts.
