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State Disaster Response Fund Sdrf

The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) is a crucial financial mechanism in India. It supports states during natural disasters. The fund is used for immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts. Each state receives an allocation based on its population and vulnerability. The SDRF ensures timely assistance to affected communities. It plays a vital role in disaster management and resilience building.

Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services

The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the "Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States" with a budget of Rs. 5,000 Crore. This scheme...

 July 9, 2023

Heavy snowfall is now State Specific Natural Calamity under SDRF in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha have declared 'heavy snowfall' as state specific natural calamity under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) norms. This decision has come as...

 January 12, 2021

India’s PM Discusses Covid-19 Exit Strategy with States

India's Prime Minister recently held a video conference with the Chief Ministers of all the States, addressing the ongoing pandemic. Emphasizing the importance of a collective exit strategy,...

 April 2, 2020

Government Allows SDRF Usage for COVID-19 Relief

The Ministry of Home Affairs has given States the green light to use State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF) to cater for the temporary accommodation, food, clothing, and medical...

 April 1, 2020

Reformist Revivalist Streams

The Socio-Religious Reform Movements (SRRM) of 19th and 20th-century India operated through two distinct ideological streams: the Reformist stream and the Revivalist stream. While both streams sought to...

 August 2, 2018

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