The Union government has sanctioned an advance release of Rs. 20 crore to Nagaland as the second instalment of the central share under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to aid people affected by severe monsoon-triggered floods, landslides and heavy rainfall, the Home Ministry said on Tuesday.
The assistance, cleared by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is intended to ensure immediate relief and rehabilitation for those impacted by this year’s extreme weather events.
The ministry said the funds will help the Nagaland government respond effectively to the aftermath of natural calamities during the 2025–26 financial year.
According to the statement, the central government has so far released Rs. 15,554 crore to 27 states under the SDRF and Rs. 2,267.44 crore to 15 states under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) during the current fiscal.
Additionally, Rs. 4,571.30 crore has been disbursed from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) to 21 states, and Rs. 372.09 crore from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) to nine states.
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The Centre said it has been extending all possible logistical and operational assistance to disaster-hit regions across the country, including the deployment of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Army and Air Force teams for search, rescue, and relief operations.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Home Minister Amit Shah, the Government of India stands shoulder to shoulder with the state governments during natural calamities and provides them all necessary assistance,” the statement added.
The Home Ministry also noted that during this year’s monsoon, a record 199 NDRF teams were deployed across 30 states and Union Territories to carry out extensive rescue and relief efforts.
