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Centre Approves Rs 3,027 Crore for Disaster Mitigation Projects Across India

The Indian government, through a High-Level Committee (HLC) led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved Rs 3,027.86 crore for various disaster mitigation projects across the country. The approved projects aim to reduce risks related to drought, lightning, and forest fires in several states, with the central government contributing significant financial support from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF).

A large portion of the funding, Rs 2,022.16 crore, is allocated for catalytic assistance to the 12 most drought-prone states, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, with the central share of Rs 1,200 crore. Additionally, a mitigation project focusing on lightning safety, covering 50 districts in 10 states, has been approved with a budget of Rs 186.78 crore. Another Rs 818.92 crore has been earmarked for forest fire risk management, targeting 144 high-priority districts in 19 states.


This funding is part of ongoing efforts to enhance disaster preparedness in India, with previous approvals for projects aimed at urban flood risk mitigation, GLOF risk management, and landslide risk mitigation. In total, over Rs 24,981 crore has already been released for disaster management in the current financial year, including contributions to the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). These measures align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a disaster-resilient India by strengthening the country’s disaster management framework.

The government’s commitment to disaster risk reduction will further empower states in mitigating the loss of lives and property during natural calamities.

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