New Delhi, Oct 19, 2025

Along with the release of Rs 1,950.80 crore to Karnataka and Maharashtra, the Central Government has released Rs 13,603.20 crore to 27 States under SDRF and Rs 2,189.28 crore under NDRF to 15 States during 2025-26, an official said on Sunday.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved advance release of Rs 1,950.80 crore, as the second instalment of the Central share of SDRF, to Karnataka and Maharashtra, for the year 2025-26, said the official in a statement.

“Out of the total amount of Rs 1,950.80 crore, Rs 384.40 crore was approved for Karnataka and Rs 1,566.40 crore for Maharashtra to help these states provide immediate relief assistance to people affected by extremely heavy rainfall and floods during the south-west monsoon of this year,” said the statement.

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