Amit Shah approves release of Rs 180 crore to flood-hit Himachal Pradesh

Amit Shah approves release of Rs 180 crore to flood-hit Himachal Pradesh

New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday approved the advance release of Rs 180 crore as the central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to flood-hit Himachal Pradesh.

The release of funds will help the state government undertake relief measures for affected people during the monsoon, an official statement issued here said.

The home minister approved the advance release of the second installment of the central share of the SDRF, amounting to Rs 180.40 crore for 2023-24, as an interim relief to Himachal Pradesh, it said.