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The Centre has approved Rs 153.36 crore in additional aid for Manipur following devastating hailstorms. The decision was taken by Amit Shah's High-Level Committee under NDRF provisions. This assistance supplements existing SDRF allocations already available to states. The MHA clarified the funds are subject to SDRF balance adjustments.

Key Points: Centre Approves Rs 153 Crore Hailstorm Relief for Manipur

  • Amit Shah chairs HLC approving relief funds
  • NDRF aid adjusted against SDRF balance
  • Rs 20,264 crore SDRF released to 28 states
  • Rs 5,160 crore NDRF allocated to 19 states
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Centre approves Rs 153.36 crore additional assistance to Manipur, affected by hailstorm in 2024

Amit Shah-led panel approves Rs 153.36 crore NDRF aid for Manipur hailstorm victims, supplementing existing SDRF funds.

"The additional assistance is over and above the funds released by the centre to the states in the SDRF – MHA"

New Delhi, April 29

The Central government has approved Rs 153.36 crore additional assistance to Manipur, affected by a hailstorm, during the year 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a communique on Tuesday.

A High-Level Committee (HLC), under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, took the decision to provide the Central assistance.

The assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) is subject to an adjustment of 50 per cent of the opening balance for the year available in the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), the MHA said.

"The additional assistance is over and above the funds released by the centre to the states in the SDRF, already placed at the disposal of the states," it said.

During the financial year 2024-25, the Central government has released Rs 20,264.40 crore to 28 states under SDRF and Rs 5,160.76 crore under NDRF to 19 states, said the MHA.

Additionally, the Ministry said, the government has released Rs 4,984.25 crore from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) to 19 states and Rs 719.72 crore from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) to eight states.

Similarly, it said, during the financial year 2025-26, the Central government has released Rs 895.60 crore to one state under SDRF and Rs 929.633 crore under NDRF to seven states, so far.

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is a much-needed relief for Manipur! The hailstorm damage was devastating. Hope the funds reach the affected people quickly 🙏
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Rahul S.
While the assistance is welcome, I wonder about the transparency in fund distribution. We've seen in past disasters how funds get stuck in bureaucracy. Hope there's proper monitoring this time.
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Meena T.
The numbers are impressive but what about prevention? Shouldn't we invest more in disaster preparedness rather than just relief funds? Just a thought...
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Arjun P.
Good to see the central government stepping up! The breakdown of funds to different states shows a systematic approach to disaster management. 👍
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Sanjay L.
My cousin in Manipur said their entire crop was destroyed. This assistance will help, but the farmers need long-term solutions for climate-related disasters.
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Neha R.
The numbers are so specific down to the last rupee! Makes me wonder how they calculate these exact amounts. Anyone knows how this works?

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