Lok Sabha Question No. 2628 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-16
Subject: Distribution of Flood Relief in Maharashtra
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar, Shri Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2628

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2025/ AGRAHAYANA 25, 1947 (SAKA)

DISTRIBUTION OF FLOOD RELIEF IN MAHARASHTRA

†2628. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV: SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any survey or public hearing was conducted by the Government after distribution of flood relief in various districts of Maharashtra, particularly in Dharashiv, to assess the transparency, effectiveness of relief work and satisfaction of the affected citizens;
- (b) whether any digital portal, helpline or local committee has been set up by the Government to register and resolve citizen complaints related to relief and rehabilitation in the affected districts of Maharashtra;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any amendments or improvements have been made in the policies of National Disaster Management or SDRF on the basis of these complaints and suggestions received;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  hold  regular  review  meetings involving farmer representatives and civil society members to improve the quality of disaster relief work in the future; and
- (f) if so the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2628 FOR 16.12.2025

(a) to (f): 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 norms. The  Central  Government  supplements  the  efforts  of  the  State Governments and provides requisite logistics and financial support.   Additional  financial  assistance  is  provided  from  the  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).  Financial assistance provided from  SDRF/NDRF  is  by  way  of  relief  and  not  for  compensation  of  loss suffered/claimed.

The State Government of Maharashtra has been allocated an amount of ₹ 4176.80 crore (₹ 3132.80 crore Central share + ₹ 1044.00 crore St ate share) for the financial year 2025-2026 under SDRF, of which the first and second Installments of ₹1566.40 each, as Central share have been released to the State. Further, an amount of ₹ 1613.52 crore has been stated to be available as opening balance on 1st April, 2025 by the State Government in its SDRF account.

In  wake  of  flood  during  2025,  an  IMCT  was  constituted  on  16.10.2025  for visiting  the  affected  areas  of  the  State  for  on-the -spot  assessment  of damages. The IMCT visited the affected areas from 03.11.2025 to 05.11.2025. Based on the report of IMCT and memorandum from State Government, an additional financial assistance from NDRF  is considered as per the established procedure.

There are well established institutional mechanisms at the National State and District levels in the country to develop appropriate preparedness and prompt response mechanisms for effective management of natural disasters.

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.

The  State  Disaster  Management  Authority  (SDMA)  is  responsible  for  the preparation of Disaster Management Plan of its State, after consultation with

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2628 FOR 16.12.2025

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.

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