The Government of India approved ₹1,912.99 crore as additional disaster relief assistance to Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The funds were approved by a High-Level Committee chaired by the Union Home Minister in March 2026. This assistance is provided through the National Disaster Response Fund to support states affected by floods, flash floods, landslides, cloudbursts, and Cyclone Montha during 2025. The support aims to strengthen disaster recovery and relief operations across the affected regions.
The Government of India approved additional disaster relief funds to support states affected by natural disasters during 2025. The decision was taken by a High-Level Committee chaired by the Union Home Minister in March 2026.
The committee approved ₹1,912.99 crore as additional central assistance.
The funds were released from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to support recovery efforts after:
The assistance is in addition to the funds already available under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
During Financial Year 2025–26:
These funds support disaster relief, rehabilitation, and mitigation measures across India.
India’s disaster financing system operates under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which created structured national and state disaster funds.
India Disaster Management Fund Structure
1.Which fund provides additional central assistance during major disasters in India?
A) Consolidated Fund of India
B) National Disaster Response Fund
C) Contingency Fund of India
D) National Relief Fund
Answer: B
2.The High-Level Committee approving disaster assistance is chaired by which authority?
A) Prime Minister
B) Finance Minister
C) Home Minister
D) Cabinet Secretary
Answer: C
3.Which state received the highest disaster relief allocation in March 2026 approval?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Nagaland
Answer: C
4.Disaster management funds in India operate under which law?
A) Environment Protection Act 1986
B) Disaster Management Act 2005
C) National Security Act 1980
D) Forest Conservation Act 1980
Answer: B
Answer: B
Which Act established the National Disaster Management Authority in India?
Answer: Disaster Management Act, 2005
Which fund is primarily used by states for immediate disaster relief operations?
Answer: State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)
Students often confuse NDRF (fund) with NDRF (force).
Examiners frequently ask about SDRF, NDRF, Disaster Management Act 2005, and disaster funding structure in India.