Centre approves Rs 555.70 crore for Sikkim’s disaster recovery under NDRF
The decision was taken after a comprehensive review of financial assistance proposals under the Recovery and Reconstruction Funding Window and the Preparedness and Capacity Building Funding Window of the NDRF.
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In a major relief for disaster-hit Sikkim, a High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has approved Rs 555.70 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for recovery and reconstruction efforts in the state. This assistance aims to support sectors affected by the devastating Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) that struck the Teesta River basin in October 2023.
The decision was taken after a comprehensive review of financial assistance proposals under the Recovery and Reconstruction Funding Window and the Preparedness and Capacity Building Funding Window of the NDRF. The HLC also included key officials such as the Finance Minister, Agriculture Minister, and the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog.
Apart from the special package for Sikkim, the Central Government has disbursed significant funds to states under various disaster relief schemes in the current financial year:
- Rs 19,074.80 crore released to 28 states under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
- Rs 3,229.35 crore allocated to 16 states under the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF).
- Rs 5,160.76 crore provided to 19 states under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).