Centre Allocates ₹843 Crore to Assam for Flood Management in 2026–27
The Centre has assured Assam of all possible assistance in tackling recurring floods. aIn a letter sent to Rajya Sabha MP Jogen Mohan on September 12, 2026, Rai outlined the Centre’s financial assistance and measures to strengthen disaster management in Assam, particularly in the flood-affected districts of Upper Assam.
₹843 Crore Allocated Under SDRF
According to the letter, Assam has been allocated a total of ₹843 crore under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for the financial year 2026–27. Of the total allocation, ₹758.70 crore constitutes the Centre’s share, while ₹84.30 crore is the state government’s contribution.
The Centre has already released ₹379.35 crore as the first instalment of its share to the Assam government. The minister also clarified that financial assistance provided under the SDRF and the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) is intended to support relief measures and is not compensation for the actual losses incurred.
₹380 Crore for Guwahati Urban Flood Management
The Centre has also allocated ₹380 crore for Guwahati under Phase II of the Urban Flood Risk Management Programme (UFRMP), funded through the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF), Of this amount, ₹200 crore will be contributed by the Centre, while the Assam government’s share stands at ₹180 crore.
Special Relief Package Sought for Upper Assam
Rai informed the MP that the issues raised regarding a special relief package for flood-affected districts of Upper Assam had been forwarded to the concerned ministries and departments for necessary action. The demands include assistance for flood-damaged vehicles and houses, educational support, relief related to repayment of monthly loan instalments (EMIs), and financial assistance for small traders and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The proposals also cover support for self-employed youths, educational and financial assistance for students from flood-affected families, and appropriate compensation to farmers for crop and livestock losses.
