The Economic Times

Kerala did not apply for Rs 311.95 cr national disaster mitigation fund: FM in Lok Sabha

Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Lok Sabha that Kerala has not claimed Rs 311.95 crore from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund. The minister clarified that central grant approval is separate from states applying for the funds. Utilization certificates are required for further fund release. This comes as Kerala faces assembly polls next month.