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Background
Overview
Understanding the financial architecture of disaster management is crucial for comprehending governance, federal fiscal relations, and the state's role in welfare. It highlights the practical application of federalism in crisis situations and the mechanisms for providing relief to affected populations.
India's disaster management framework includes robust financial mechanisms like the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), designed to provide immediate relief and assistance to states affected by natural calamities. These funds operate within a federal structure, with states having primary responsibility and the Union government providing supplementary support.