UNION GOVT. RELEASES DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS FOR KARNATAKA, T.N.
Why in the news?
- Governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka previously moved the Supreme Court seeking relief funds for calamities such as Cyclone Michaung, floods, and drought in the preceding year.
Source-TH
Key points :
- Union government orders the release of ₹3,730.32 crore towards relief assistance for natural calamities from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
- Finance Ministry issues an order on Friday, following the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs on April 24.
- Net assistance to Karnataka stands at ₹3,454.22 crore after adjustments.
- Funds aimed at providing assistance to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for managing the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung, floods, and drought experienced in the previous year.
- Allocation based on the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs, highlighting the coordination between central and state authorities in disaster management.
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