MHA releases Rs 944.80 crore SDRF share to Tamil Nadu for Cyclone Fengal
On 6 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Home Affairs approved release of Rs 944.80 crore to Tamil Nadu as the central share of the SDRF to help people affected by Cyclone 'Fengal'.
Summary
On 6 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Home Affairs approved release of Rs 944.80 crore to the Tamil Nadu government, as both instalments of the central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), to help people affected by Cyclone 'Fengal'. An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) was sent to Tamil Nadu and the UT of Puducherry for on-the-spot assessment, after which additional assistance from the NDRF will be approved as per procedure.
Key facts
- Date
- 6 Dec 2024
- Amount
- Rs 944.80 crore (central share, SDRF)
- Cyclone
- Fengal
- Assessment
- IMCT to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How much did the MHA approve on 6 December 2024 for Tamil Nadu as the central share of the SDRF for Cyclone 'Fengal' relief?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 944.80 crore
PIB (6 Dec 2024): MHA approved release of Rs 944.80 crore to the State Government of Tamil Nadu, as both instalments of the central share from the SDRF.
The Rs 944.80 crore SDRF release to Tamil Nadu approved on 6 December 2024 was for people affected by which cyclone?
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Correct answer: D — Fengal
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the release was to help the people affected by Cyclone 'Fengal'; an IMCT was sent to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for assessment.