Executive Summary:
This document addresses a question in Lok Sabha regarding the utilization of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) funds. It outlines the financial support provided to states affected by natural calamities, the government's review process for central assistance, and measures to improve floodplain zoning and disaster preparedness. The document includes state-wise details of funds released under SDRF and NDRF from 2022-23 to 2024-25. Technical Guidelines on Flood Plain Zoning were approved in July 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Disaster Management Responsibility:**
* State Governments bear primary responsibility for disaster management and relief disbursal from the SDRF.
* The Central Government supplements state efforts with logistics and financial support through the NDRF for severe disasters.
* **Financial Assistance and Assessment:**
* Additional NDRF assistance is provided following an assessment, which includes a visit by an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT).
* State-wise details of funds released under SDRF and NDRF during the years 2022-23 to 2024-25 are detailed in the annexure.
* **Expediting Assistance:**
* Since August 19, 2019, the Government of India immediately deploys IMCTs after severe natural calamities without waiting for a memorandum from the State Government.
* **Disaster Management Planning:**
* The Disaster Management Act 2005 integrates disaster management into development plans.
* The National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP), first launched in June 2016 and revised in 2019, defines roles and responsibilities for disaster risk reduction at central, state, and district levels.
* State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) prepare State Disaster Management Plans in consultation with local and district authorities, considering the NDMP.
* District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) prepare District Plans, considering the NDMP and State Plan, to be approved by the State Authority.
* **Floodplain Zoning and Preparedness:**
* The Ministry of Jal Shakti approved 'Technical Guidelines on Flood Plain Zoning-July 2025' and circulated them to states for implementation, which will help states in framing legislation to protect rivers from encroachment.
* National workshops were held in 2024 to sensitize states, and regional workshops are planned for FY 2025-26.
* The Central Water Commission (CWC) issues short-range flood forecasts with a lead time up to 24 hours to State Governments at identified locations.
* CWC also issues inflow forecasts to identified reservoirs for proper reservoir regulation and provides daily reports on extreme flood situations to the NDRF.
* CWC disseminates flood forecasts and advisories through websites, WhatsApp, emails, and the 'Flood Watch India' mobile application.
Impact Analysis:
* **State Governments:**
* *Impact:* State Governments are primarily responsible for disaster management and will receive financial and logistical support from the Central Government. The Technical Guidelines on Flood Plain Zoning will enable states in framing their own legislation in protecting the rivers from future encroachment.
* *Action Required:* States must utilize SDRF funds for relief measures, prepare State Disaster Management Plans, and implement floodplain zoning regulations.
* **Central Government (Ministry of Home Affairs):**
* *Impact:* The Ministry supplements the efforts of the State Governments and provides requisite logistics and financial support.
* *Action Required:* Continue providing financial assistance through NDRF, deploy IMCTs promptly, and support states in implementing disaster management plans.
* **National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):**
* *Impact:* Responsible for the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP).
* *Action Required:* Ensure the NDMP is up-to-date and effectively implemented at all levels.
* **District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMA):**
* *Impact:* Responsible for preparing District Disaster Management Plans.
* *Action Required:* Prepare and implement District Plans in accordance with the NDMP and State Plans.
* **Central Water Commission (CWC):**
* *Impact:* Responsible for flood forecasting and providing early warnings.
* *Action Required:* Issue timely and accurate flood forecasts and advisories to relevant authorities and the public.
Key Entities Referenced
National Disaster Response Force: A central agency responsible for disaster response in India.
State Disaster Response Fund: A fund available to State Governments for disaster relief measures.
National Policy on Disaster Management: A policy document that outlines the framework for disaster management in India.
Inter Ministerial Central Team: A team deputed by the Central Government to assess the impact of severe natural calamities and recommend financial assistance.
Disaster Management Act 2005: An act of the Parliament of India to manage disasters.
National Disaster Management Plan: A national plan prepared by the National Disaster Management Authority to outline strategies for disaster risk reduction.
State Disaster Management Authority: The authority responsible for preparing the Disaster Management Plan for a specific state in India.
Central Water Commission: An organization that issues short-range flood forecasts to State Governments.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3805
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12TH AUGUST, 2025/ SRAVANA 21, 1947 (SAKA)
UTILIZATION OF NDRF AND SDRF FUNDS
3805. SHRI K C VENUGOPAL:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) the total National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster
Response Force (SDRF) funds released and utilised by the Centre for flood-
affected States during the last three years, State-wise;
(b) whether the Government has commissioned any post‑relief review to
assess timeliness and adequacy of central support and steps taken to
address any delays; and
(c) the details of mechanisms being implemented to improve floodplain
zoning and proactive disaster preparedness beyond reactive relief
measures?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI NITYANAND RAI)
(a): As per the National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM), the
primary responsibility for disaster management, including disbursal of relief
assistance on ground level, rests with the State Governments concerned.
The State Governments undertake relief measures in the wake of natural
calamities, from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) already placed at
their disposal, in accordance with Government of India approved items and-2-
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norms. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the State
Governments and provides requisite logistics and financial support.
Additional financial assistance is provided from National Disaster Response
Fund (NDRF), as per laid down procedure, in case of disaster of ‘severe
nature’, which includes an assessment based on the visit of an Inter-
Ministerial Central Team (IMCT).State-wise details of funds released under
SDRF and NDRF during the years 2022-23 to 2024-25 are at Annexure.
(b): In order to expedite the assessment and release of additional financial
assistance to States, Government of India took a significant decision on
19.08.2019 to depute IMCT immediately in the aftermath of any natural
calamity of severe nature, and without waiting for the memorandum from
the State Government.
(c): Disaster Management Act 2005 articulates the mainstreaming of
Disaster Management in development plans. Hon’ble Prime Minister
launched country’s first National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP)
prepared by the National Disaster Management Authority in June 2016. The
plan was revised in the year 2019 in consultation with all stakeholders. The
revised NDMP brings together all sectors, ministries and departments at the
Central and State level as well as district level functionaries and defines
their respective roles and responsibilities in disaster risk reduction.-3-
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The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is responsible for the
preparation of Disaster Management Plan of its State, after consultation
with local authorities, district Authorities and having regard to the National
Plan (NDMP) and guideline laid down by the National Authority.
The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is responsible for the
preparation of its District Plan, after consultation with local authorities, and
having regard to the National Plan (NDMP) and the State Plan, which is to
be approved by the State Authority.
Ministry of Jal Shakti has approved the 'Technical Guidelines on Flood Plain
Zoning-July 2025' and the same has been circulated to the states for
implementation. Once implemented, this shall remain as a valuable
document in enabling the states in framing their own legislation in
protecting the rivers from future encroachment. To sensitise the states, two
national workshops were held in New Delhi during 2024. More regional
workshops are planned in the FY 2025-26 in major cities of the country.
Further, as proactive disaster preparedness, Central Water Commission
(CWC) issues short-range flood forecasts with a lead time up to 24 hrs to
concerned State Governments at identified location. Flood Forecasts are
formulated based on the river data collected through its own network,
rainfall data and rainfall forecasts received from IMD and release data
received from project authorities. CWC also issues inflow forecasts to-4-
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identified reservoirs for proper reservoir regulation. Presently, flood
forecasts are issued by CWC at 350 stations (150 Inflow Forecast Stations
+ 200 Level Forecast Stations) as per Standard Operating Procedure. The
network has been established in consultation with State Government
/Project authorities. CWC issues daily reports detailing extreme and severe
flood situations, along with rainfall predictions, to the National Disaster
Response Force (NDRF). These reports include storage positions of key
inflow forecasting sites, aiding in assessing potential flood impacts.
As a part of Early warning and risk reduction, CWC provides short-range
flood forecasts to Water Resources Departments (WRDs) and State Disaster
Management Authorities (SDMAs) through dedicated websites, WhatsApp,
emails, and Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) alerts. 7-day flood advisories
are accessible via their dedicated website. ffs.india-water.gov.in. and social
media platforms for taking risk reduction measures.
The 'Flood Watch India' mobile application offers real-time flood monitoring,
7-day forecasts, and bilingual support in English and Hindi. Near real-time
water level and rainfall data from CWC's hydrological network are available
through their official website. These comprehensive measures by CWC
significantly contribute to flood risk reduction and enhance preparedness
across various agencies.
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Annexure
Statement showing State-wise details of releases of funds under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster
Response Fund (NDRF) during the years 2022-23 TO 2024-25
(Rs. in crore)
Centre’s Share of SDRF Released Release from NDRF (For all calamities including floods)
Sr
State 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
No.
1. Andhra Pradesh 940.00 987.20 1036.00 -- -- 56.90
2. Arunachal Pradesh 210.40 220.80 115.60 -- -- --
3. Assam 648.80 680.80 716.00 250.00 -- 29.02
4. Bihar 1189.60 1248.80 1311.20 -- -- --
5. Chhattisgarh 181.60 181.60# 380.80# -- -- 33.24
6. Goa 9.60 9.60 10.40 -- -- 31.50
7. Gujarat 556.00 1140.00# 600.00# -- -- --
8. Haryana 412.80 433.60 455.20 -- -- --
9. Himachal Pradesh 342.40 360.80 378.40 214.26 787.25 84.56
10. Jharkhand -- 476.80# 1027.20# -- -- --
11. Karnataka 664.00 697.60 732.00 939.83 -- 3528.45
12. Kerala 264.00 277.60 291.20 -- -- --
13. Madhya Pradesh 1528.80 1605.60 1686.40 -- -- --
14. Maharashtra 2706.40 2841.60 2984.00 -- -- --
15. Manipur 35.20 18.80 50.00 -- -- 12.15
16. Meghalaya 27.20 27.20# 59.60 -- -- 11.98
17. Mizoram 39.20 41.60 43.20 -- -- 18.36
18. Nagaland 34.40 36.80 38.40 107.31 -- 181.81
19. Odisha 1348.00 1415.20 1485.60 -- -- 45.09
20. Punjab 416.00 436.80 458.40 -- -- 29.60
21. Rajasthan 1244.80 1307.20 1372.00 13.46 -- --
22. Sikkim 42.40 44.80 47.20 -- 81.89 229.82
23. Tamil Nadu 856.80 900.00 944.80 -- -- 360.09
24. Telangana 188.80 584.80# 416.80 -- -- 42.78
25. Tripura 56.80 60.80 71.60 -- -- 186.40
26. Uttar Pradesh 812.00 1664.80# 1748.40# -- -- 172.95
27. Uttarakhand 787.20 826.40 434.00 -- -- 21.30
28. West Bengal 849.60 892.00 936.00 -- -- 84.77
Total
16392.80 19419.60 19830.40 1524.86 869.14 5160.77
#Including arrears of SDRF for the previous year