Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Amit Shah Orders Team to Assess Himachal Natural Disasters
Himachal Pradesh has been hit hard by floods and landslides recently.
The government is sending a team of experts to figure out how bad things are.
Home Minister Amit Shah is in charge.
They're also sending money to help fix things and helping with rescue efforts.
The central government is working with the state government.
The team includes experts from different areas to help with assessment and provide aid.
Home Minister Amit Shah orders a multi-sectoral central team to assess natural disaster situation in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh has experienced increased frequency and intensity of cloudbursts, floods, and landslides.
An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) is already assessing damage in affected areas from July 18-21.
The central government approved ₹2006.40 crore for recovery and reconstruction, releasing the first installment.
Central government has provided logistic assistance, including NDRF, Army, and Air Force support.
- Who
- Home Minister Amit Shah ordered the team.
- What
- Formation of a multi-sectoral central team to assess natural disasters.
- When
- July 2023
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- Due to increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters.
- Ordered By
- Home Minister Amit Shah
- Team Composition
- Experts from NDMA, CBRI, IITM, and IIT
- IMCT Visit
- July 18-21
- Funds Approved
- ₹2006.40 crore
- First Installment Released
- ₹451.44 crore
- SDRF Release
- ₹198.80 crore
- NDRF Teams Deployed
- 13