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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Disaster response: UP submits proposals to Finance Commission, urges rule revision for funds
Lucknow, Highlighting disparity between death counts under state-notified disasters and the nationally recognised ones, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday said it has submitted a series of proposals to the 16th Finance Commission to fortify its disaster response and mitigation mechanisms. Key among these proposals is the request to revise the rules governing the State Disaster Response Fund and the State Disaster Mitigation Fund to ensure faster and more effective relief for disaster-affected citizens, it said in a statement. "The government has strongly advocated for the inclusion of state-notified disasters, such as heatwaves, lightning strikes, unseasonal rains, storms, snakebites, and drownings, in the national list of recognised disasters," it said. "This push stems from the reality that these incidents disproportionately impact Uttar Pradesh. For instance, in the financial year 2024-25, 4,534 deaths were reported due to state-notified disasters, compared to 176 from nationally recognised ones," the government said. According to the statement, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has personally taken the lead in urging the central government to acknowledge the severity of these challenges and to extend appropriate support. In line with this, the state has proposed increasing the permissible expenditure limit for state-notified disasters from 10 per cent to 25 per cent, reflecting the scale and intensity of their impact, it said. Another notable recommendation seeks to allow flexibility in fund allocation by permitting inter-head budget transfers within disaster funds. This would ensure optimal utilisation of resources, especially in cases where certain allocations remain unspent, it noted. Additionally, the state said it has requested approval to construct dedicated buildings for District Disaster Management Authorities in every district — a move currently not permitted under existing SDRF and SDMF guidelines. A demand has also been made to allocate 1 per cent of the fund for administrative expenses, which would support the creation of a more robust and responsive administrative framework for disaster management.
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Stray dog attack on livestock: Tamil Nadu farmers to meet Chief Secretary
TIRUPPUR: Farmers in Tirupur district are planning to meet the Chief Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Government, seeking a permanent solution to the killing of livestock by stray dogs. They are also upset over a recent Government Order stating that farmers who lost their livestock by stray dogs cannot be compensated under the State Disaster Mitigation Fund. The killing of livestock by stray dogs has emerged as a major issue across the state, the worst-hit being farmers and public in Tiruppur, Erode, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Erode, Karur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Namakkal, Perambalur, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Tenkasi, Thanjavur, Theni, Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli districts. However, farmers in Tiruppur and Erode districts have been demanding for over a year a permanent solution to this problem. They expect appropriate compensation from the government for livestock killed by stray dogs. In response to protests by farmers and recommendations of the two district collectors, the state government issued an order on March 21 ordering allocation of funds from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to provide relief to owners of livestock killed by stray dogs in the six months preceding the date of the order. However, the order denied any compensation under the State Disaster Mitigation Fund.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Kolhapur first district in state to implement flood management plan
Kolhapur has become the first district in Maharashtra to implement a comprehensive flood management plan to address recurring floods, particularly along the Panchganga River basin. The Kolhapur district disaster management authority developed the plan in compliance with the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The plan is based on field surveys, technical assessments, and consultations with local departments. The flood management plan includes mapping flood history and identifying vulnerable zones across talukas, strengthening embankments and barrages, dredging the Panchganga River, and upgrading drainage systems in both urban and rural areas. It also outlines non-structural measures such as community awareness campaigns, the setting up of early warning systems, and using real-time hydrological models. Technology tools like GIS and remote sensing will be used for flood forecasting and land-use planning. Forest regeneration and watershed management have been included to reduce surface runoff and improve natural absorption. The State government has allocated a budget for the implementation of the plan under the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF). Speaking at the launch, Kolhapur district collector Amol Yedge, who is also the chairperson of the district disaster management authority, said that the plan shifts the district's approach from reactive flood response to proactive preparedness, with a focus on local participation and interdepartmental coordination. Officials said the Kolhapur model could serve as a reference for other flood-prone districts in the state.
