SDRF stands for State Disaster Response Fund. It is a fund created by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to states and union territories for disaster relief and response efforts.
The SDRF was established in accordance with the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission of India. The fund is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, and is managed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The primary objective of the SDRF is to provide immediate relief to people affected by natural calamities such as floods, earthquakes, droughts, cyclones, landslides, and other disasters. The fund is used to meet the expenses for emergency response, rescue operations, relief measures, and rehabilitation activities.
Under the SDRF, the central government provides financial assistance to the state governments based on the severity of the disaster. The funds are allocated in a 75:25 ratio, with 75% of the funds coming from the central government and 25% from the respective state or union territory.
The SDRF has played a crucial role in providing relief and assistance to people affected by disasters across India. The fund has been utilized for various purposes, including the purchase of essential items, setting up temporary shelters, restoring critical infrastructure, and providing medical aid to the affected population.