Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Punjab Governor: SDRF Norms Require Collective Decision
The Punjab government wants to change how they get money from the government to help people after floods.
The Governor said that these rules can only be changed if everyone agrees.
The Punjab government claims it has a lot of money for floods but the Governor says that it should be used.
The Punjab government claims that the compensation amount needs revision due to inflation.
This has led to disagreements between the state and central governments over funds and how to help people affected by floods.
Punjab Governor stated SDRF norms require a 'collective decision' for revision, not a state-level one.
The Governor said Punjab has around Rs 12,000 crore available in SDRF.
The Punjab government has demanded revisions to SDRF norms for flood compensation.
Punjab AAP spokesperson Neel Garg urges the Centre to accept the Punjab government's demands, citing inflation.
Prime Minister announced Rs 1,600 crore in aid for flood-hit Punjab, in addition to existing funds.
- Who
- Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Punjab government officials
- What
- Disagreement over revisions to State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) norms and fund utilization.
- When
- October 2nd
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Discussions surrounding disaster relief funding following recent floods.
Punjab Government
Central Government/Governor
SDRF Norms
Punjab Government
Demand for revision to provide adequate compensation.
Central Government/Governor
SDRF norms require a collective decision and Punjab has existing funds.
Fund Availability
Punjab Government
Funds are insufficient due to outdated norms, especially due to inflation.
Central Government/Governor
Punjab has substantial funds available for disaster relief.
- Key People
- Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, CM Bhagwant Mann
- Fund Name
- State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)
- Punjab SDRF Funds
- Approx. Rs 12,000 Crore (as per Governor)
- Central Contribution to SDRF
- 75%
- State Contribution to SDRF
- 25%
