Date: 2025-12-16Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
A High-Level Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah approves Rs.507.37 crore for National Project for Strengthening Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions for 20 states
**Executive Summary**
A High-Level Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved Rs.507.37 crore for a National Project aimed at strengthening Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions across 20 states. This initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), extends the National Disaster Mitigation Fund to the Panchayat level. The announcement was made on December 16, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Approval:** Rs.507.37 crore approved for the National Project.
* **Objective:** To strengthen Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions.
* **Scope:**
* Covers 81 disaster-prone districts in 20 states.
* Develops 20 Gram Panchayats focused on major hazards as replicable models.
* Integrates Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) practices into governance structure through a bottom-up approach.
* **Funding:**
* Rs.273.38 crore will be central share under NDMF with States contributing commensurate shares of Rs.30.37 crore.
* Rs.151.47 crore will be met from M/o Panchayati Raj with commensurate state share of Rs.52.15 crore.
* **Activities Involved:**
* Institutional strengthening and policy integration in DRR development planning by PRIs.
* Capacity building and awareness generation for SDMAs, DDMAs & PRI members.
* Fostering collaboration for effective coordination for local disaster mitigation.
* **Additional Financial Releases (FY 2025-26):**
* Rs.16,118.00 crore to 28 States under SDRF.
* Rs. 2854.18 crore to 18 states under NDRF.
* Rs.5273.60 crore from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) to 21 States.
* Rs.1423.06 crore from National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) to 14 States.
**Impact Analysis**
**Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs):**
* **Impact:** Strengthened capacity for disaster risk reduction and improved integration of DRR practices.
* **Action Required:** Participate in institutional strengthening, policy integration, capacity building, and awareness generation activities.
**State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) & District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs):**
* **Impact:** Enhanced collaboration and coordination for local disaster mitigation.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with PRIs and participate in capacity building and awareness generation programs.
**States & Union Territories (UTs):**
* **Impact:** Increased financial support for disaster management and empowerment to face calamities.
* **Action Required:** Utilize released funds effectively and contribute commensurate shares as required.
**Ministry of Panchayati Raj & National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)**
* **Impact:** Collaboration in the National Project
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with the Ministry of Home Affairs and States to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
Key Entities Referenced
National Project for Strengthening Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions: A national project focused on disaster risk reduction at the local government (Panchayati Raj) level in 20 states.
National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF): A fund created to help the society withstand disasters.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The ministry providing support to states and UTs for disaster resilience.
State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF): A fund available to states for disaster response.
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Local governance bodies that will benefit from the initiatives.
Ministry of Home Affairs
A High-Level Committee chaired by Union Home
Minister Shri Amit Shah approves Rs.507.37
crore for National Project for Strengthening
Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction
Initiatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions for 20
states
The Modi government launched the National Disaster
Mitigation Fund in 2021 to armor the society to withstand any
disaster, and today the initiative was extended to the
Panchayat level
Modi govt. remains resolutely committed to empowering
states/UTs to face any calamity with confidence
To realise Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of
disaster-resilient India, the Ministry of Home Affairs is
providing all necessary support to states and UTs
This initiative aims at integrating Disaster Risk Reduction
(DRR) practices into Governance structure through a bottom-
up approach to disaster management
This programme will cover 81 disaster-prone districts of 20
States and will additionally develop 20 Gram Panchayats
focussed on major hazards as replicable models
During the financial year 2025-26, the Central Government
has released Rs.16,118.00 crore to 28 States under SDRF and
Rs. 2854.18 crore to 18 states under NDRF
Additionally, Central Government has released Rs.5273.60crore from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) to 21
States and Rs.1423.06 crore from National Disaster Mitigation
Fund (NDMF) to 14 States
प्रव तथ: 16 DEC 2025 7:12PM by PIB Delhi
A High-Level Committee (HLC), under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of
Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah approves Rs.507.37 crore for National Project for Strengthening Community
Based Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions for 20 states. The initiative is in
collaboration with Ministry of Panchayati Raj and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The Modi government launched the National Disaster Mitigation Fund in 2021 to armor the society to
withstand any disaster, and today the initiative was extended to the Panchayat level. The Modi govt.
remains resolutely committed to empowering states/UTs to face any calamity with confidence.
This initiative aims at integrating Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) practices into Governance structure
through a bottom-up approach to disaster management. To realise Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s
vision of disaster-resilient India, the Ministry of Home Affairs is providing all necessary support to states
and UTs.This programme will cover 81 disaster-prone districts of 20 States and will additionally develop
20 Gram Panchayats focussed on major hazards as replicable models for local DRR. The programme will
complement the efforts of M/o Panchayati Raj as well as the States in PRI empowerment initiatives in
DRR.
Out of the total approved project outlay of Rs.507.37 crore, Rs.273.38 crores will be central share under
NDMF with States contributing commensurate shares of Rs.30.37 crore. Additionally, Rs.151.47 crore
will be met from M/o Panchayati Raj with commensurate state share of Rs.52.15 crore.
The activities involved under the project includes institutional strengthening and policy integration in
DRR development planning by PRIs, capacity building and awareness generation for SDMAs, DDMAs &
PRI members through IEC and fostering collaboration for effective coordination for local disaster
mitigation.
This additional assistance is over and above the funds released by the Centre to the States in the State
Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), already placed at the disposal of the States. During the financial year
2025-26, the Central Government has released Rs.16,118.00 crore to 28 States under SDRF and Rs.
2854.18 crore to 18 states under NDRF.
Additionally, Central Government has released Rs.5273.60 crore from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund
(SDMF) to 21 States and Rs.1423.06 crore from National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) to 14 States.
The Modi govt. launched the National Disaster Mitigation Fund in 2021 to armor
the society to withstand any disaster, and today the initiative was extended to the
Panchayat level. At a high-level meeting, UHM Shri @AmitShah approved
₹507.37 crore under the Strengthening…
— गृहमंी कायालय, HMO India (@HMOIndia) December 16, 2025
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