GUWAHATI: The Centre has cleared the advance release of ₹2,117.85 crore from its share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to flood-affected states during the ongoing southwest monsoon, with the funds aimed at strengthening relief and response operations. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah approved the release.
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The assistance includes ₹500 crore each for Gujarat and Maharashtra, ₹379.35 crore for Assam and ₹44.55 crore for Arunachal Pradesh as advance release of the first instalment of the Central share of SDRF for 2026-27. Himachal Pradesh has been sanctioned ₹193.95 crore and Odisha ₹500 crore as advance release of the second instalment, as both states have already received their first instalment.
The Centre has also approved advance release of the first instalment for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat and Maharashtra by relaxing documentary requirements under the applicable guidelines, citing the urgent need for relief resources. Of the seven affected states, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha and Nagaland have already received their first SDRF instalment for 2026-27.
The government has been monitoring the flood situation in coordination with the states and has extended assistance, including pre-deployment of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and logistical support from the Ministry of Defence wherever required.
Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) have been sent to Arunachal Pradesh and Assam to assess the damage. Two visits have been undertaken in Assam due to the severity of the floods. An IMCT is also being constituted for Nagaland following a request from the state government.
