Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Kerala CM Seeks PM's Help for Disaster Relief Clause
The head of Kerala, the CM, wants the Prime Minister to bring back a rule that helped people after natural disasters.
This rule, which was removed in 2025, allowed the government to help people by letting them delay loan payments and get new loans.
The CM thinks this is important so people can rebuild their lives after disasters.
A court in Kerala also thinks the government should help, especially after it wouldn't let people affected by a landslide in Wayanad delay their loan payments.
The CM is asking the PM to fix this and help people who need it.
Kerala's CM urges PM to reinstate a provision in the National Disaster Management Act.
The removed section previously allowed for financial relief, including loan moratoriums, for disaster victims.
The amendment removing the provision was notified in March 2025.
The Kerala government argues the change hinders aid to those affected by natural disasters.
The Kerala High Court criticized the central government's refusal to offer financial relief.
- Who
- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Kerala CM wants a key disaster relief provision reinstated.
- When
- The CM's request follows an amendment in March 2025 removing the provision.
- Where
- Kerala
- Why
- To allow financial relief for victims of natural disasters.
Kerala State Government's Position
Central Government's Position
Financial Assistance
Kerala State Government's Position
The removal of the disaster relief provision hinders aid to disaster-hit families.
Central Government's Position
The central government has decided to remove Section 13 from the 2005 Act.
- Relevant Act
- National Disaster Management Act, 2005
- Amendment Date
- March 2025
- Disaster Mentioned
- Landslide in Mundakkai–Chooralmala villages, Wayanad district
- Relief Requested
- Loan write-offs for disaster victims