## Summary of Response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1551 Regarding Vilangad Landslide
This document summarizes the Indian government's response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1551, addressed on July 29, 2025, concerning the Vilangad landslide that occurred on July 30, 2024. The query sought information regarding the government's awareness of the disaster, financial support extended for rehabilitation, potential delays in support, and reasons for any delays.
The Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs responded that the government is aware of the severe impact of the landslide in Vilangad village, Vanimel Panchayat, Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala, which resulted in one reported death. The State Government of Kerala submitted a proposal encompassing recovery and reconstruction activities for the Meppadi Wayanad Landslide disaster, including recovery measures for Vilangad.
A Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) conducted by the state government estimated a total requirement of Rs. 2219.03 crores for a comprehensive Recovery Reconstruction Plan. A Multi-Sectoral Team, constituted by the Central Government, assessed the PDNA report, and further action is being taken according to established procedures under the Guidelines on Constitution and Administration of Recovery Reconstruction Funding Window. These guidelines, issued on August 14, 2024, under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), are accessible on the Ministry of Home Affairs website (www.ndmindia.mha.gov.in).
Furthermore, the Ministry of Finance released Rs. 529.50 crore to the Government of Kerala in 2024-25 under Part 1 of the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2024-25, designated for reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by natural disasters of severe nature faced by the State in 2024-25. The State Government of Kerala has earmarked Rs. 417.94 Crores from this allocation specifically for the Wayanad Rehabilitation Project.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Home Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for internal security and disaster management.
Vilangad Landslide: A landslide that occurred in Vilangad village, Kozhikode District, Kerala on 30th July 2024.
Kerala: A state in India, specifically mentioned as the location of the Vilangad landslide and recipient of financial assistance.
National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF): A fund established by the Indian government to provide financial assistance for disaster relief and rehabilitation.
State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF): A fund established by state governments in India, similar to NDRF, to provide immediate relief to disaster victims.
Meppadi Wayanad Landslide: A separate landslide disaster in Wayanad, Kerala, for which the state government has requested recovery and reconstruction assistance.
Ministry of Finance: The Indian government ministry responsible for economic and financial matters, which released funds to Kerala for disaster reconstruction.
Wayanad Rehabilitation Project: A rehabilitation project in Wayanad, Kerala, earmarked to receive Rs. 417.94 Crores for disaster recovery efforts.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1551
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29TH JULY, 2025/ SRAVANA 7, 1947 (SAKA)
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF VILANGAD LANDSLIDE
1551. SHRI SHAFI PARAMBIL:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware of the devastating impact of the
landslide in Vilangad which happened on 30th July, 2024;
(b) if so, the details of the financial support extended for the rehabilitation
of the inhabitants of the village;
(c) whether there is any delay in extending the financial support for post-
disaster recovery; and
(d) if so, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI NITYANAND RAI)
(a) to (d): As informed by State Government of Kerala, there was severe
impact caused by the landslide that occurred on 30th July 2024 in Vilangad
village, located in Vanimel Panchayat of Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District.
One person was reported dead.
A proposal has been received from State Government of Kerala for recovery
and reconstruction activities for Meppadi (Wayanad) Landslide disaster,-2-
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which also include recovery measures at Vilangad village. The State
conducted Post-Disaster-Needs-Assessment (PDNA), estimating a total
requirement of Rs. 2219.03 crores for Recovery & Reconstruction Plan. The
Central Government had constituted a Multi Sectoral Team to assess the
PDNA report and further action is taken as per the established procedure
under the Guidelines on Constitution and Administration of Recovery &
Reconstruction Funding Window.
Central Government has issued guidelines on Constitution and
Administration of Recovery and Reconstruction Funding Window under
National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund
(SDRF) on 14.08.2024. The relevant guidelines are available on Ministry of
Home Affairs website www.ndmindia.mha.gov.in.
Further, Ministry of Finance has informed that an amount of Rs. 529.50 crore
was released to the State Government of Kerala in 2024-25 for
reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by natural disasters of severe
nature faced by the State in 2024-25 under Part-1 of the Scheme for Special
Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2024-25. Out of this, State
Government of Kerala has earmarked Rs. 417.94 Crores for Wayanad
Rehabilitation Project.
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