What happened: Union government advance release of SDRF Central share for flood-affected States
The Union government approved the advance release of the Union’s share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), totalling ₹2,117.85 crore, to support seven flood-affected States during the ongoing monsoon season. The stated purpose was to strengthen relief and response measures while floods are active.
The Union government statement described instalment-based movement of the Central share for 2026–27 across States:
Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Nagaland received the first instalment of the Central share for 2026–27.Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved the advance release of the second instalment for Himachal Pradesh and Odisha.Second instalment amounts cited were ₹193.95 crore for Himachal Pradesh and ₹500 crore for Odisha.For other States, documentary requirements for urgent relief were relaxed, and first instalments were approved for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.First instalment amounts cited were ₹44.55 crore (Arunachal Pradesh), ₹379.35 crore (Assam), ₹500 crore (Gujarat), and ₹500 crore (Maharashtra).
Background and earlier position: SDRF as a State-level disaster response fund
The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) is a State-level disaster financing mechanism used to fund relief and response activities during disasters such as floods. The Union government releases its share into the SDRF to support States in managing urgent needs and operational response during disasters.
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