• UGI USER
  • Apr 28, 2024
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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.
About NDRF:

  • Under the Disaster Management Act of 2005, the NDRF was established in 2006 with the aim of providing a specialized response to both natural and man-made disasters.
  • The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was created by the NDMA on January 19, 2006, to serve as the primary rescue response agency in the country.
  • Their motto is “Aapada Seva Sadaiv Sarvatra”.