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JP Nadda publicly thanked PM Modi and HM Shah for approving ₹2006 crore disaster relief for Himachal Pradesh. The funds will help rebuild after devastating 2023 floods and landslides. Separate packages were also approved for Uttarakhand's Joshimath crisis and Sikkim's glacial lake outburst. The Centre has released over ₹25,000 crore to states this year for disaster management and mitigation projects.

Key Points: JP Nadda Thanks Modi Shah for Himachal Uttarakhand Disaster Funds

  • ₹2006 crore approved for Himachal flood recovery
  • Uttarakhand gets ₹1658 crore for Joshimath subsidence
  • Central share covers 75% of reconstruction costs
  • Funds part of broader ₹7253 crore hazard mitigation plan
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Union Minister JP Nadda hails Centre's approval of disaster relief funds to Himachal, Uttarakhand

Union Minister JP Nadda praises Modi government's approval of ₹2006 crore disaster relief for Himachal and Uttarakhand after 2023 floods.

"The Modi government stands with the people of Devbhoomi in every crisis - JP Nadda"

New Delhi, June 18

Union Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the approval of disaster relief funds under the 'Recovery and Reconstruction Plan' to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

"I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for approving the "Recovery and Reconstruction Plan" of Rs 2006.40 crore as relief amount due to natural calamities like floods in the year 2023," Nadda said in a post on X.

https://x.com/JPNadda/status/1935222666312696265

Earlier today, a high-level committee chaired by HM Shah approved Rs 2006.40 crore to Himachal Pradesh under the Recovery and Reconstruction Plan, with the Home Ministry's office highlighting that the Centre stands shoulder to shoulder with states in time of natural calamities.

"The financial assistance provided by the Modi government is an important support to the disaster-affected citizens in dealing with the crisis in Devbhoomi and providing relief to the disaster victims. The Modi government stands with the people of Devbhoomi in every crisis and at the same time, is committed as always to provide all possible help to Himachal," Nadda said in the post.

According to an official statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the High-Level Committee has approved the recovery plan of Rs 2006.40 crore to the State of Himachal Pradesh, which will help the State in carrying out Recovery and Reconstruction activities, arisen due to damage and destruction occurred during 2023 monsoon due to floods, cloudbursts and landslides.

Out of this, Rs 1504.80 crores will be the central share from the Recovery and Reconstruction Funding Window under the National Disaster Response Fund. Earlier, on December 12, 2023, the Ministry of Home Affairs had approved additional financial assistance of Rs 633.73 crore from the NDRF for Himachal Pradesh, which was affected by this disaster.

The Central Government had approved Recovery plans for the state of Uttarakhand of Rs 1658.17 crore, in the aftermath of the Joshimath subsidence and for Sikkim of Rs 555.27 crore, in the aftermath of the GLOF incident of 2023.

The official statement read, Central Government had approved several mitigation projects with overall financial outlay of Rs 7253.51 crore, for mitigating the risks of several hazards in the areas of Urban Floods (Rs. 3075.65 crore), Landslides (Rs.1000 crore), GLOF (Rs. 150 crore), Forest Fire (Rs. 818.92 crore), Lightening (Rs. 186.78 crore) and Drought (Rs. 2022.16 crore)

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. Additionally, Rs 4984.25 crore from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) to 19 States and Rs 719.72 crore from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) to 08 States have also been released.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is a welcome move by the central government. Himachal and Uttarakhand are ecologically sensitive areas that face frequent natural disasters. The funds will help rebuild infrastructure and support affected families. However, I hope the state governments ensure transparent utilization of these funds. 🙏
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Priya M.
As someone from Uttarakhand, I'm grateful for this assistance. Last year's floods devastated many villages. But along with relief funds, we need better disaster preparedness plans and stricter regulations on unchecked construction in hilly areas. Prevention is better than cure!
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Arjun S.
Good initiative but why does it take so long to release funds? The disasters happened in 2023 and we're halfway through 2024. Immediate relief is crucial for affected families. The bureaucratic delays need to be reduced.
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Neha T.
The amount seems substantial but when divided among all affected regions and families, will it be enough? We need proper audits to ensure the money reaches the actual victims and isn't lost in corruption. #TransparencyMatters
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Sanjay P.
Happy to see focus on mitigation projects too! Urban floods and landslides are becoming more frequent due to climate change. The ₹7253 crore for risk reduction is a smart investment for our future. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Meena R.
My relatives in Himachal lost their home in last year's floods. They've been living in temporary shelters since then. I hope this money helps them and thousands like them rebuild their lives quickly. The government should monitor the reconstruction work closely.

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