New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): The Central government has approved an additional Rs 707.97 crore in assistance to Assam and Gujarat , which were affected by floods and landslides in 2024.

A High-Level Committee (HLC), under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah granted the approval of the additional Central assistance to the two disaster-hit states.

"This Central assistance has been provided from the National Disaster Response Fund ( NDRF ), subject to an adjustment of 50 per cent of the opening balance for the year available in the State Disaster Response Fund ( SDRF )," the MHaa said in a statement.

Out of the total amount of Rs 707.97 crore, Rs 313.69 crore has been approved for Assam and Rs 394.28 crore for Gujarat .

The HCL has also approved Rs 903

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