Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has allocated Rs 198.80 crore for Assam under the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) for the current financial year. The allocation was made as per the recommendation of the 15th Finance Commission. Of the Rs 198.80 crore, the central share is Rs 179 crore, and the remaining Rs 19.80 crore is the state share.
The funding pattern under SDMF is in the ratio of 90:10, with 90 percent being the centre’s share.
For approval of schemes under SDMF, there is a State Executive Committee (SEC) of Assam State Disaster Management Authority under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Assam. Officials from the Revenue & Disaster Management Department, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, and other line departments comprise the members of the committee.
After approval of any scheme under SDMF by the SEC, administrative approval is accorded by the Revenue & Disaster Management department.
Source The Sentinel
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