India Raises Aid for Disaster‑Affected Families

The Centre has announced a hike in financial assistance for people affected by recent disasters, as stated by the Ministry of Disaster Management. The increase is intended to provide quicker relief and support for reconstruction and livelihood restoration. The government said the revised assistance will be disbursed through existing schemes such as the National Disaster Response Fund and state‑level relief programmes. The move comes amid a series of natural calamities that have impacted several states, prompting the government to strengthen its disaster response mechanisms.