New Delhi, Oct 2: A High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved mitigation, recovery and reconstruction projects worth Rs 4,645.60 crore for nine states, with Assam receiving significant allocations for wetland rejuvenation and flood management.

The committee, which includes the Finance Minister, Agriculture Minister and Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, considered proposals for assistance from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF).

For Assam, the HLC cleared a project of Rs 692.05 crore for the restoration and rejuvenation of 24 wetlands across nine districts in the Brahmaputra River system.

The Centre will bear 75% of the cost (Rs 519.04 crore), with the state contributing the remaining 25% (Rs 173.01 crore).

Officials said the project will enh

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