Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (UNI) The union Government has sanctioned Rs 260.56 crore to Kerala for recovery and reconstruction work following the devastating Wayanad landslide of 2024 and the flood-related damages of 2022.
The approval came from a High-Level Committee chaired by union Home Minister Amit Shah, which cleared disaster mitigation and reconstruction projects worth Rs 4,645.60 crore across nine states.
Officials said the Central support would help Kerala conduct urgent rehabilitation and infrastructure rebuilding in the affected districts, particularly Wayanad, where the 2024 landslide caused severe loss of lives, property, and connectivity.
The Committee also approved the Urban Flood Risk Management Programme (UFRMP) Phase-II, with an outlay of Rs 2,444.42 crore. Thiruvananthapuram has been included in this programme along with 10 other flood-prone cities, including Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, and Lucknow.
The UFRMP will be implemented on a cost-sharing basis (90 percent Central share and 10 percent State share) to strengthen flood protection infrastructure and early warning systems.
Shah said the approvals align with the Prime Minister’s vision of building a disaster-resilient India. He noted that the Centre provides regular assistance through the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF).
During the current financial year 2025-26, the Centre has already released Rs 13,578.80 crore to 27 states under the SDRF and Rs 2,024.04 crore to 12 states under the NDRF.
The latest decision, officials added, will enable Kerala to accelerate restoration work and strengthen resilience against future natural calamities.
