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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.
The Hindu
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Shipwreck: State announces ₹1,000, 6 kg of rice to fishermen families
The State government will give ₹1,000 and 6 kg of rice to as many as 78,498 fishermen families and 27,020 families employed in the allied sectors in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, and Ernakulam districts as an interim measure. The solatium has been announced against the backdrop of the capsize of MSC Elsa 3 off the coast of Kerala, posing a significant threat to the marine ecosystem and environment, affecting the livelihood means of fishermen families and families in the allied sectors. Several containers and cargo parcels from the capsized Liberian-flagged cargo vessel washed ashore at these districts early. The Kerala government then declared the wreckage of the ship, which sank 14.6 nautical miles off the coast of Kerala on May 24, a State-specific disaster. The State has sanctioned ₹10.55 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund to meet the expense.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt clears Rs 49 crore disaster aid; Vidarbha gets Rs 15 crore for post-disaster relief
Nagpur: In a major step towards expediting post-disaster relief, the Maharashtra govt approved Rs 49 crore to support victims of house collapses and damages caused by natural disasters. Of this, Vidarbha's Nagpur and Amravati divisions will receive Rs 10 crore and 5 crore respectively, enabling immediate assistance for house repairs and reconstruction. The Government Resolution (GR) of May 30, issued under the revenue and forest department, aims to speed up financial relief in the aftermath of natural calamities — cutting down the long wait for victims that typically follows the Panchnama process. The funds are allocated in accordance with the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) norms and will be disbursed via the BEAMS system. Apart from Vidarbha, significant allocations have also been made to other regions: Rs 12 crore each to Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar divisions, Rs 5 crore to Konkan division, and Rs 5 crore to Nashik division. This move brings significant relief to disaster-prone parts of Vidarbha, particularly rural pockets where homes are often ill-equipped to withstand floods. Under the new mechanism, divisional commissioners will directly receive funds and are empowered to sanction aid without having to wait for centralised approval. This decentralisation is expected to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks. Funds will be tracked via the National Disaster Management Information System (NDMIS), ensuring transparency. Each division is required to update expenditure data monthly and submit utilisation certificates to the Accountant General and the state govt. For Vidarbha, where monsoons trigger localised flooding and structural damage in low-income settlements, the approved funds will help rebuild damaged homes before the next seasonal wave hits. Sources in the department said preparations are nearly complete for the upcoming monsoon to enable rapid deployment of aid as soon as severe weather strikes. This urgency is heightened by the early onset of the monsoon this year. Notably, Nagpur — which usually sees temperatures soaring above 45°C during this period — experienced heavy rains during Nautapa, an unusual shift that has put authorities on high alert. This decision was cleared following an informal agreement from the finance department dated May 30, 2025. Division — Allotment Nagpur — 10 Cr Amravati — 5 Cr Pune — 12 Cr Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar — 12 Cr Konkan — 5 Cr Nashik — 5 Cr
NDTV
30-05-2025
- Climate
- NDTV
Karnataka Records Highest May Rainfall In 125 Years: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said, for the first time in the last 125 years, the state has recorded the highest rainfall in the month of May, and 28 districts have received more than usual rainfall. Addressing the review meeting with Deputy Commissioners of all districts and CEOs of all Zilla Panchayats, he asked them to visit the rain-damaged areas immediately and provide necessary compensation to those affected. "There is no shortage of funds to provide compensation for rain damage. More than Rs 1,000 crore is available under SDRF (State Disaster Response Fund) in the districts," the CM was quoted as telling officers, by his office in a release. Guidelines have already been issued for providing compensation if houses are damaged due to heavy rain. "Immediate compensation should be provided," he said. In places where landslides are likely, precautionary measures, including evacuation of people should be taken to avoid the possibility of death, Siddaramaiah said. In case the house is completely damaged by rains, immediate compensation of Rs 1.20 lakh is being provided, he said, as he asked the Deputy Commissioners to take action like last year by providing new houses to such people. Assistance should be provided for the construction of houses under various schemes, he added. The CM said a task force comprising various departments has been formed at all Gram Panchayat levels to deal with the flood disaster, and if they work in coordination, precautionary measures can be taken. Questioning as to why precautionary measures can't be taken regarding rain in Bengaluru city, he said, "There is information about low-lying areas and waterlogging areas in advance. Officials should be more proactive. Along with temporary measures, permanent solutions should also be taken."
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
For first time in 125 years, Karnataka has recorded highest rainfall in May: Siddaramaiah
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said, for the first time in the last 125 years, the state has recorded the highest rainfall in the month of May, and 28 districts have received more than usual the review meeting with Deputy Commissioners of all districts and CEOs of all Zilla Panchayats, he asked them to visit the rain-damaged areas immediately and provide necessary compensation to those affected."There is no shortage of funds to provide compensation for rain damage. More than Rs 1,000 crore is available under SDRF (State Disaster Response Fund) in the districts," the CM was quoted as telling officers, by his office in a have already been issued for providing compensation if houses are damaged due to heavy rain. "Immediate compensation should be provided," he places where landslides are likely, precautionary measures, including evacuation of people should be taken to avoid the possibility of death, Siddaramaiah case the house is completely damaged by rains, immediate compensation of Rs 1.20 lakh is being provided, he said, as he asked the Deputy Commissioners to take action like last year by providing new houses to such should be provided for the construction of houses under various schemes, he CM said a task force comprising various departments has been formed at all Gram Panchayat levels to deal with the flood disaster, and if they work in coordination, precautionary measures can be as to why can't precautionary measures be taken regarding rain in Bengaluru city, he said, "There is information about low-lying areas and waterlogging areas in advance. Officials should be more proactive. Along with temporary measures, permanent solutions should also be taken." PTI KSU KH
