₹507.37 crore approved to strengthen disaster resilience at panchayat level
What happened
- A high-level committee chaired by the Home Minister approved ₹507.37 crore under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund to build disaster resilience at the panchayat level [PIB].
- The NDMF was set up in 2021 [PIB].
Background
- The Disaster Management Act, 2005 provides for both response and mitigation funds. The 15th Finance Commission funded mitigation separately.
Why it matters
- Panchayats respond first. Training them saves lives.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-12-16): A high-level committee chaired by the Home Minister approved ₹507.37 crore under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund to build disaster resilience at the panchayat level.
- Panchayats respond first. Training them saves lives.
Quotable data pointThe NDMF was set up in 2021.
PIB: MHA: Panchayat disaster resilience, 16 Dec 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: NDMF.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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Amount approved
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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NDMF set up
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Committee chaired by
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: MHA: Panchayat disaster resilience, 16 Dec 2025
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