Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Uttar Pradesh Seeks Disaster Relief Revisions with Finance Commission
The Uttar Pradesh government is asking for changes to how disaster relief is handled.
They want the central government to recognize more types of disasters, like heatwaves and storms, because these events cause many deaths in their state.
They also want more flexibility in using disaster funds, such as allowing them to spend more on these events.
This includes building offices for disaster management teams and setting aside money for administration.
This will make it easier and faster to help people affected by disasters.
Uttar Pradesh proposed revisions to disaster relief guidelines to the 16th Finance Commission.
The state wants to include state-notified disasters like heatwaves in the national list.
Uttar Pradesh recorded 4,534 deaths in 2024-25 from state-notified disasters.
The state seeks to increase expenditure on state-notified disasters and greater fund flexibility.
Requests include building offices and earmarking funds for administrative expenses.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government.
- What
- Uttar Pradesh proposed changes to disaster relief guidelines to the 16th Finance Commission.
- When
- In the 2024-25 financial year, the state recorded 4,534 deaths from state-notified disasters.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To strengthen disaster response and mitigation efforts, and to provide quicker and more effective relief.
Uttar Pradesh's Stance
Not Applicable
Disaster Recognition
Uttar Pradesh's Stance
Inclusion of state-notified disasters in the national list for quicker relief.
Not Applicable
Not applicable, as the article focuses solely on Uttar Pradesh's proposals.
Fund Flexibility
Uttar Pradesh's Stance
Greater flexibility in fund use between budget heads within the SDRF and SDMF to optimize resource use.
Not Applicable
Not applicable, as the article focuses solely on Uttar Pradesh's proposals.
- Key Demand
- Revision of guidelines governing SDRF and SDMF
- Deaths from state-notified disasters (2024-25)
- 4,534
- Expenditure Increase Proposed
- From 10% to 25% of the disaster fund allocation.
- Additional Requests
- Greater flexibility in fund use and construction of district offices