Flood-hit areas

Key Highlights:

• PM Modi reviewed flood and landslide situations in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, announcing financial assistance.
• Punjab will receive Rs 1,600 crore in addition to the existing Rs 12,000 crore for disaster management.
• The Centre will release the second installment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi in advance.
• Rs 1,500 crore interim relief announced for Himachal Pradesh, along with ex-gratia for the deceased and injured.

Detailed Insights:

• The government plans a multi-dimensional recovery approach including housing, roads, education, agriculture, and livestock restoration.
• Damaged homes will be rebuilt under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and schools reconstructed under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
• Farmers with damaged borewells will receive assistance under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.
• Rural households with destroyed homes are eligible for support under a special project of PMAY-Gramin.
• Water harvesting structures will be prioritized under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari program for sustainable water management.
• An ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh will be provided to the families of the deceased, and Rs 50,000 for the seriously injured.
• Children orphaned by floods will receive long-term care under the PM CARES for Children scheme.

Key Concepts Involved:

• SDRF (State Disaster Response Fund): Primary fund available for States to respond to notified disasters.
• PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: A scheme providing income support to landholding farmers' families.
• PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana): An affordable housing scheme to provide houses for all.