Odisha chief minister praises government for early allocation of 500 crore rupees for disaster relief fund.

The Chief Minister of Bhubaneswar, Mohan Charan Majhi, expressed his gratitude on Saturday as the Centre approved an advance release of Rs 500 crore for Odisha under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). This much-needed financial aid will greatly assist in the relief and rehabilitation efforts for the flood-affected people in the state. The approval comes as a second instalment of the Centre's share of SDRF for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Majhi stated that this timely support is crucial as Odisha continues to face the devastating effects of the ongoing floods. He also mentioned that this assistance will further bolster the state's efforts in rescue, relief, and rehabilitation, providing necessary aid to affected families and speeding up the restoration of normalcy in the flood-affected areas. In a post on X, Majhi expressed his sincere appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their unwavering support towards the people of Odisha.

He acknowledged their timely assistance and how it will greatly benefit the state in its recovery from the flood crisis. This news was reported by PTI and also shared by Orissa POST, the leading English daily in Odisha. The citizens of Odisha can now breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that their government and the Centre are working together to provide aid during this difficult time.