Flood fury: State eases rules to release funds

The district planning and development funds, which currently exclude post-disaster mitigation activities, can be used according to state-approved norms

- Ravikiran Deshmukh

In a bid to revive the public life in flood-hit areas, the state government has decided to relax norms to make funds available on an immediate basis.

The government, through a directive issued on Monday, has allowed the utilisation of funds meant for development schemes reserved for each district.

The district planning and development funds, which currently exclude post-disaster mitigation activities, can be used according to state-approved norms and guidelines.