Archive · 31 Jan 2026
UP Allocates ₹710.12 Cr for Disaster Relief in 2025-26
The Uttar Pradesh government has set aside ₹710.12 crore to help people affected by disasters like floods, storms, and cold waves.
Most of the money, ₹365.73 crore, is for flood relief, especially in areas hit by the Saryu, Ganga, and Ghaghara rivers.
Other funds are for storms, fires, and cold wave protection.
The government has also set up rain shelters and distributed blankets and bonfires to keep people warm.
They have a special app and a helpline number to help people quickly.
The goal is to make sure everyone gets help fast and stays safe.
Uttar Pradesh government allocated ₹710.12 crore for disaster relief in 2025-26.
₹365.73 crore is designated for flood relief, particularly in Saryu, Ganga, and Ghaghara affected areas.
Funds are also allocated for cyclonic storms, hailstorms, fires, and cold wave protection.
The government has distributed blankets and set up bonfires to protect against cold waves.
Rain shelters have been established, providing relief to over 64,000 people.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Relief Commissioner's office
- What
- Allocation of ₹710.12 crore for disaster relief in 2025-26
- When
- Financial year 2025-26
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To provide relief to people affected by disasters like floods, earthquakes, droughts, fires, cold waves, and human-wildlife conflicts
- Total Fund Allocated
- ₹710.12 crore
- Fund for Flood Relief
- ₹365.73 crore
- Fund for Cyclonic Storm and Thunderstorm
- ₹14.13 crore
- Fund for Hailstorm Damage
- ₹0.13 crore
- Fund for Fire Incidents
- ₹14.63 crore
- Fund for Cold Wave Protection
- ₹50.72 crore
- Fund for Blanket Distribution
- ₹45.51 crore
- Fund for Lighting Bonfires
- ₹3.51 crore
- Number of Bonfires Lit
- 169,834
- Number of Blankets Distributed
- 589,689
- Number of Rain Shelters
- 1,242
- People Sheltered
- 64,000