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Govt approves Rs 707cr of additional aid to flood-affected Assam and Gujarat

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) A High-Level Committee (HLC), chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved an additional Central assistance of Rs 707.97 crore for Assam and Gujarat which were impacted by floods and landslides in 2024.
This Central assistance has been provided from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), subject to an adjustment of 50 percent of the opening balance for the year available in the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), a Home Ministry statement said here today.
Out of the total amount of Rs 707.97 crore, Rs 313.69 crore has been approved for Assam and Rs 394.28 crore for Gujarat.
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