Lok Sabha Question No. 369 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-02
Subject: National Disaster Mitigation Fund
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar, Shri Arvind Ganpat Sawant

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 369

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  DECEMBER, 2025/ AGRAHAYANA 11, 1947 (SAKA)

NATIONAL DISASTER MITIGATION FUND

SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN

†369. SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT: RAJENIMBALKAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the types of disaster prevention and mitigation works that can be undertaken under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) and the criteria for selecting such projects;
- (b) the details of projects and works implemented under the NDMF during the last five years, State-wise and district- wise, especially in Maharashtra;
- (c) the specific details of the aspirational district, Dharashiv in the above State;
- (d)  the details of funds allocated, released and utilized under the NDMF during  the  last  five  years,  State-wise  and  district-wise,  especially  in Maharashtra;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  impact  evaluation  of NDMF-funded  projects  in  the  context  of  disaster  risk  reduction  and community resilience and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether the Government is collaborating with international agencies/scientific  institutions/private  sector  stakeholders  for  disaster mitigation schemes/projects and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 369 FOR 02.12.2025

(a) Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV-FC), taking cognizance of need for mitigation  at  both  the  national  and  State  levels  recommended  fund provisions under National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) for communitybased local initiatives, pursuing an approach which promotes adjustment with hazards through soft measures.

The Central Government has framed the guidelines for constitution and administration of NDMF on 28.02.2022.  The guidelines outline the criteria for mitigation projects to be undertaken under NDMF.  As per the provisions of  the  guidelines,  NDMF  is  exclusively  for  the  purpose  of  mitigation projects  in  respect  of  disasters  covered  in  National  Disaster  Response Fund guidelines dated 12.01.2022.  In addition, mitigation measures for Heatwave and lightening can also be taken up from NDMF. The guidelines of NDMF are available at the website www.ndmindia.mha.gov.in.

Under  NDMF,  the  mitigation  projects  /  programmes  of  the  States  are considered on the basis of the important factors such as risk exposure (area and population), hazard and vulnerability.

Further, out of total allocation under NDMF of Rs.13,693 Crore, XV-FC has earmarked  fund  allocation  of  Rs. 5,950  crore  for  four priority areas viz. Catalytic  Assistance  to  Twelve   Most  Drought-prone   States;  Managing

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 369 FOR 02.12.2025

Seismic and Landslide Risks in Ten Hill States; Reducing the Risk of Urban Flooding in Seven Most Populous Cities and Mitigation Measures to prevent Erosion.

(b) to (d): The Central Government has taken several initiatives to ensure effective mitigation measures in the country to prevent any extensive loss of  life  and  property  during  disasters  by  strengthening  the  disaster  risk reduction  system  in  India.      The  projects  and  works  approved  for implementation under NDMF and the details of fund allocated, released and utilized thereto especially in Maharashtra is at Annexure-I.

The State Government has been allocated funds under SDMF for taking up mitigation activities in the State in any regions/area/district. The State can takeup projects specific to District of Dharashiv from SDMF.

(e) to (f): India  plays  an  active  role  in  global  initiatives  on  disaster management.  India is a signatory to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) and is committed to achieve the priorities and the objectives through systematic and institutional efforts.

The guidelines for constitution and administration of NDMF provides for framework   mechanism   based   on   achieving   the   Sendai   Framework

indicators, which may include reducing mortality, supporting community recovery and resilience and improving disaster assistance.  The specific set of indicators is determined based on the objective of each projects / programme under NDMF.

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) while framing the project proposals collaborates with the scientific and international organizations such as National Rainfed Area Authority, National Remote Sensing Centre, India Meteorological Department, Geological Survey of India, Central Water Commission, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure etc.

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Details  of  mitigation  projects  approved  for  implementation  along  with details of fund allocated, released and utilized especially in Maharashtra: -

| Programme /Project/ Scheme                                                                                         |   Total financial outlay Approved by HLC |   Total financial outlay Approved for Maharashtra |   Approved Central Share from NDMF for Maharashtra | Released / for Maharasht ra   |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Urban Flood Risk Mitigation Programme [For Mumbai and Pune]                                                        |                                  3075.65 |                                            994.4  |                                             750    | 225.00                        |
| Programme for Landslide Risk Mitigation [15 States including Maharashtra]                                          |                                  1000    |                                            100    |                                              90    | -                             |
| Programme for Catalytic Assistance to 12 most drought prone States [12 States including Maharashtra]               |                                  2022.16 |                                            174.1  |                                             100    | 50.00                         |
| Mitigation Project for Lightning Safety in the 50 most lightning prone districts [10 States including Maharashtra] |                                   186.78 |                                             14.28 |                                              12.11 | -                             |
| The Mitigation Scheme for Forest Fire Risk Management [19 States including Maharashtra]                            |                                   818.92 |                                             53.6  |                                              48.73 | -                             |

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