HLC approves ₹2,006 crore for Himachal recovery
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What happened
- A High-Level Committee under the Home Minister approved ₹2,006.40 crore for Himachal Pradesh’s recovery from 2023 floods [PIB].
- ₹1,504.80 crore is the central share from the NDRF Recovery and Reconstruction window [PIB].
Background
- In 2024-25 the Centre released ₹20,264.40 crore under SDRF to 28 states [PIB].
Why it matters
- Recovery funding is now separate from relief.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-06-18): A High-Level Committee under the Home Minister approved ₹2,006.40 crore for Himachal Pradesh's recovery from 2023 floods.
- Recovery funding is now separate from relief.
Quotable data point₹1,504.80 crore is the central share from the NDRF Recovery and Reconstruction window.
PIB: HLC on Himachal, 18 Jun 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: SDRF/NDRF.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
HLC on disasters is chaired by
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: HLC on Himachal, 18 Jun 2025
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