Himachal Pradesh Flood: Union House Minister Amit Shah on Friday (July 14) accepted the discharge of an advance quantity of Rs 180.40 crore because the central share of the State Catastrophe Response Fund (SDRF) for flood-hit Himachal Pradesh.
An official assertion issued right here stated that the discharge of funds would assist the state authorities in taking aid measures for the affected folks throughout monsoon. It stated that House Minister Amit Shah has accepted the discharge of Rs 180.40 crore, the second installment of the central share of SDRF for 2023-24, to Himachal Pradesh as interim aid.
How a lot cash was launched for Himachal Pradesh?
To help the flood-affected folks in Himachal Pradesh, the central authorities had launched the primary installment of the central share from the SDRF – Rs 180.40 crore – to the state on July 10. The assertion stated that to take care of the scenario arising out of flash floods, cloud bursts and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, the Central Authorities has supplied all vital logistic and monetary help to the State Authorities. It stated that 11 groups of the Nationwide Catastrophe Response Drive (NDRF) together with boats and different vital gear have been deployed for rescue operations.
‘Military deployed for rescue of individuals’
To take care of the catastrophe in Himachal Pradesh and to safe the folks, the federal government has deployed military personnel in Paonta Sahib and two Mi-17V5 helicopters have additionally been deployed for this operation.
The central authorities has additionally constituted Inter-Ministerial Central Groups (IMCTs) to evaluate the aid operations being carried out by the Himachal Pradesh authorities and on-the-spot evaluation of the bottom scenario. These groups will begin visiting the realm on 17th July.
