Uttar Pradesh's Push for Comprehensive Disaster Management Reform
The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed changes to the 16th Finance Commission to enhance disaster response. Key proposals include revising disaster funds, recognizing state-specific disasters nationally, and allowing budget flexibility. These measures aim to improve the state's ability to handle frequently occurring disasters like heatwaves and storms.
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The Uttar Pradesh government is calling for significant reforms in disaster management to address the disparity between local and nationally acknowledged disasters.
On Wednesday, the state presented a set of proposals to the 16th Finance Commission, aiming to enhance its disaster response and mitigation strategies. Revamping the State Disaster Response Fund and State Disaster Mitigation Fund rules is central to these proposals, potentially expediting relief efforts.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is championing these efforts, seeking to bring state-specific crises such as heatwaves and lightning under national disaster consideration. The state also recommends lifting spending limits and enabling budgetary flexibility to optimize fund use, while proposing the construction of disaster management buildings in each district.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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