Central govt approves Rs 1,280 cr to Bihar, Himachal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry as disaster assistance

The high-level committee approved Rs 1280.35 crore of additional assistance to Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry for the 2024 natural disasters. Tamil Nadu receives Rs 522.34 crore, Bihar Rs 588.73 crore, Himachal Pradesh Rs 136.22 crore, and Puducherry Rs 33.06 crore, reinforcing prior central funds.