Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the advance release of Rs 2,117.85 crore from the central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support seven states grappling with severe flooding during the ongoing southwest monsoon of 2026.
he funds will support relief operations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Nagaland, with Gujarat and Maharashtra each receiving Rs 500 crore as advance release of the first instalment.
To ensure timely availability of funds for relief operations, the Home Minister approved the advance release of the second instalment of the central share of SDRF to Himachal Pradesh and Odisha, while also approving advance amounts for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat and Maharashtra by relaxing documentary requirements.
The assistance includes Rs 44.55 crore to Arunachal Pradesh, Rs 379.35 crore to Assam, Rs 500 crore to Gujarat, and Rs 193.95 crore to Himachal Pradesh as advance release of the second instalment.
Since the onset of the monsoon, the government has been continuously monitoring the flood situation in close coordination with state governments, extending all possible assistance including pre-deployment of National Disaster Response Force teams and logistical support from the Ministry of Defence.
Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCT) have already been deputed to Arunachal Pradesh and Assam to assess the damages, with two IMCT visits undertaken in Assam in view of the severity of the flood situation.
On the request of the Government of Nagaland, an IMCT is also being constituted for the state.
Out of the seven affected states, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha and Nagaland have already received the first instalment of SDRF for the financial year 2026-27.
The advance release aims to strengthen relief, rescue and rehabilitation efforts across the flood-affected regions during the current monsoon season.