16th Finance Commission on Heatwaves & Lightning as National Disasters

Recently, the 16th Finance Commission recommended including heatwaves and lightning in India’s list of nationally notified disasters due to rising frequency, intensity and death toll.

  • This inclusion would allow states to utilise funds from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to provide relief and assistance to people affected by heatwaves and lightning.

What is a “Nationally Notified Disaster”?

  • Disasters officially recognised by the Union government for assistance under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
  • Inclusion allows predictable, formula-based funding for relief and response.
  • Current SDRF list includes: cyclones, floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides, avalanches, cloudbursts, frost/cold waves, ....
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