Rs 1,555 crore central aid for 5 states hit by calamities in 2024 gets government nod | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: A high-level committee on disaster risk reduction headed by home minister Amit Shah has approved Rs 1,555 crore of additional central assistance to five states affected by floods, landslides and cyclonic storm during 2024.Andhra Pradesh is the major recipient with Rs 608 crore approved for it towards disaster mitigation and response. The central…

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Government declares Wayanad landslides a ‘severe nature’ disaster, announces aid process | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Centre on Monday declared the devastating Wayanad landslides a disaster of “severe nature,” after five months, acknowledging its significant impact. Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra welcomed the Centre’s decision and said it is “step in the right direction.”“I am glad Amit Shah has finally taken the decision to declare the Wayanad tragedy as…

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