Tamil Nadu earmarks ₹50 crore revolving fund for disaster preparedness: Minister
The Tamil Nadu government has allocated a ₹50-crore revolving fund for disaster preparedness and announced the creation of a new State Disaster Management Institute. These initiatives aim to improve heat resilience and disaster response capabilities across the state.
Why it matters
Increased investment in disaster management infrastructure is critical for states facing rising climate risks and extreme weather events.
Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan on Tuesday inaugurated a workshop on heat resilience in Chennai to strengthen preparedness against extreme heat and other disasters.
Addressing the workshop, the Minister said the State government has allocated a ₹50-crore revolving fund to the Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency to ensure that District Collectors have immediate access to funds for disaster preparedness, response and relief measures. The fund will be released to districts as and when required, he said.
The Minister also announced the establishment of Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Institute at an estimated cost of ₹55 crore. The institute will serve as the State’s nodal centre for disaster management training, research, capacity building, policy support, and scientific innovation.
Referring to the Tamil Nadu State Heat Action Plan 2026, released on June 9, the Minister said it was among the most comprehensive action plans in the country.
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