GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

ABSTRACT

Disaster Management - Revision of Items and Norms of Assistance from the

State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) / National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
for the period 2010 2015 Norms raised and approved by Govt. of India,
Ministry of Home Affairs, Disaster Management Division Communicated
Orders Issued.
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REVENUE (DM.III) DEPARTMENT
G.O. Ms. No.5 Dated:24.07.2012
Read the following:-

1. GO Ms. No.1124, Rev (DM.III) Dept., dt.19.09.2007.

2. G.O.Ms.No.2, Revenue (DM.I) Dept., dated 17.04.2008.
3. G.O.Ms.No.13, Revenue (DM.I) Dept., dated 15.06.2009.
4. G.O.Ms.No.23, Revenue (DM.I) Dept., dated 06.10.2009.
5. G.O.Ms.No.19, Revenue (DM.I) Dept., dated 18.12.2010.
6. From the Director (DM-I), Ministry of Home Affairs
(Disaster Management Division), Government of India,
Lr.No.32-7/2-11-NDMA-I, dt.16th January, 2012.
7. Minutes of the State Executive Committee Meeting, dt.19.05.2012.
8. G.O. Ms.No.4, Revenue (DM.III) Department, dated 19.07.2012.

-:0o0:-
O R D E R:

In continuation of the orders issued in references 1 to 7 read above in

general and with special reference to the orders received from Government of
India in the reference 6th read above, wherein the norms of assistance from the
State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) /National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
for the period 2010 15 were revised by Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs,
and communicated to Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The same was submitted before
the State Executive Committee for approval under the Chairmanship of the Chief
Secretary to Govt. of Andhra Pradesh in the reference seventh read above. The
same is communicated for implementation as directed by the Govt. of India in
the reference sixth read above and is enclosed herewith as Annexure.

2. Government after careful consideration of the approval of the State

Executive Committee (SEC) hereby adopt/enhance the norms of assistance from
State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) /National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
w.e.f 16.01.2012 as directed by the Government of India, Ministry of Home
Affairs, in the reference sixth cited above, while cancelling the orders issued in
the reference 8th read above.

3. All the District Collectors in the State and the Head of Departments
concerned are advised to implement the same.

4. On adoption of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) /National Disaster

Response Fund (NDRF), it is observed that in respect of the following norms of
assistance, the existing norms of the Government of Andhra Pradesh are equal to
or higher than that of the revised norms in the reference sixth read above.

PTO
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Further revised
enhancement of relief
Sl.
Crop assistance towards
No.
input subsidy per
hectare (in Rs.)
1 (i) ) Paddy, Groundnut, Cotton, Sugarcane, 6,000/-
Chillies, Vegetables, Onion, Flowers,
Papaya and Watermelon.
(ii) Maize 5,000/-
(iii) Jowar, bajra, Ragi, Castor, Sesamum, 3,000/-
aloe vera
(iv) Pulses, Sunflower, Soyabean, Wheat, 3,750/-
Azwan, Lin seed
(v) Horticulture Nurseries 4,500/-
(vi) Mango, Citrus, Cashewnut, Sapota, 9,000/-
Guava, Pomegranate, Ber etc.,
300/- per cent limited to
(vii) Betel vine
100 Cents per farmer
(viii) Tobacco 6,000/-
(ix) Tapioca, coriander 4,500/-
(x) Banana 24,000/-
2 Milch Animals:
(i) Buffalo/ Cow
15,000/-
(ii) Sheep/Goat
2,000/-

3 Draught Animals:
10,000/-
Calf
4 Poultry Rs.40/- per bird
5 For repair of partially damaged traditional craft
5,000/-
+ Net
6 Replacement of fully damaged traditional craft +Net 10,000/-
7 Replacement of loom 5,000/-
8 Damage to Yarn, Dies, Chemicals & Stock 5,000/- per loom
9 For loss of clothing per family 1,500/-
10 For loss of utensils/ household goods per family 1,500/-

In respect of the above norms of assistance, the norms of the Government of Andhra
Pradesh shall prevail over that of the Government of India whenever higher and these
orders would come into force w.e.f. 16.01.2012.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

Dr. T.RADHA
Commissioner for Disaster Management &
E.O. Principal Secretary to Government
E.O. Principal Secretary to Government
To
All the District Collectors.
The Commissioner & Director of Agriculture, Opp. L.B. Stadium, Basheerbagh,
Hyderabad.
The Commissioner, Horticulture, Public Gardens, Nampally, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner, Sericulture, AP., Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of Fisheries, Matsya Bhavan, Shanthinagar, Masab Tank,
Hyderabad.
The Director, Handlooms & Textiles, AP., Hyderabad.
Contd.
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The Director, Animal Husbandry, Diary Development, Matsya Bhavan,

Shanthinagar, Masab Tank, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of Industries, Abids, Hyderabad.
The Engineer-in-Chief, Panchayati Raj, Errumanzil colony, Hyderabad.
The Engineer-in-Chief, Roads & Buildings, Errumanzil colony, Hyderabad.
Engineer-in-Chief, I& CAD, Errumanzil colony, Hyderabad.
Engineer-in-Chief, Public Health, A.C. Guards, Errumanzil Colony, Hyderabad.
The Engineer-in-Chief, Rural Water Supply AP., Hyderabad.
The Commissioner & Director, Municipal Administration, A.C. Guards, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner, I & PR, Hyderabad with request to issue a Press note to both
Electronic & Print Media.
The Commissioner of Rural Development ,AP. Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of Panchayati Raj, AP. ,Hyderabad
The Principal Secretary to Govt., Agriculture & Cooperation Department, A.P.
Secretariat, Hyderabad.
The Principal Secretary to Govt., Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development &
Fisheries Department, A.P. Secretariat, Hyderabad.
The Principal Secretary to Govt., Industries and Commerce Department, A.P.
Secretariat, Hyderabad.
The Principal Secretary to Govt., Irrigation & CAD (IW) Department, A.P.
Secretariat, Hyderabad.
The Principal Secretary to Govt., Irrigation & CAD (Projects Wing) Department,
A.P. Secretariat, Hyderabad.
The Principal Secretary to Govt., Panchayati Raj & Rural Development
Department, A.P. Secretariat, Hyderabad.
The Principal Secretary to Govt., Transport, Roads and Buildings Department,
A.P. Secretariat, Hyderabad.
The Principal Secretary to Govt., Municipal Administration and Urban
Development Department, A.P. Secretariat, Hyderabad.
All Ministers.
All Principal Secretaries/ Secretaries/ Addl. Secretaries in C.M.O.
Copy to:- The Director (DM-I), Ministry of Home Affairs (Disaster Management
Division), GoI, Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi.
Finance (Exp. Rev.) Dept.
All Sections in Rev. (DM) Dept.
PS to Principal Secretary to CM
PS to M (Rev.)
Sf/Scs.

// Forwarded by order //

SECTION OFFICER
 ANNEXURE

No.32-7/2011-NDM-I
Government of India
Ministry of Home Affairs
(Disaster Management Division)
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Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated, the 16th January, 2012
To
1. Chief Secretaries of all States
2. The Relief Commissioners / Secretaries, Department of
Disaster Management of all States
Subject: - Revision of Items and Norms of assistance from the State Disaster
Response Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Fund
(NDRF) for the period 2010 2015.
Sir/Madam,

I am directed to state that based on consideration of the recommendations of

Thirteenth Finance Commission (TFC) on financing of expenditure on immediate relief
during natural calamities for the period 20102015 and the report of the Expert Group set up
by this Ministry, the Government of India has revised the items and norms for assistance
from SDRF/ NDRF. The approved list of items and norms for assistance from SDRF / NDRF
in the wake of identified natural calamities is Annexed. These revised norms will come into
force prospectively with immediate effect.
2. The revised items and norms can also be downloaded from website of Disaster
Management Division of Ministry of Home Affairs i.e. www.ndmindia.nic.in.
3. A copy of the communication alongwith their enclosure is also being sent to the
Accountants General of the States for necessary action.
4. This supersedes this Ministrys earlier letters on this subject, the last being No.32-
34/2007-NDM-I dated the 27th June, 2007 (further modified vide Letter No. 32-31/2009
NDM-I dated 31st July 2009).
Yours faithfully,
(Dev Kumar)
Director (DM-I)
Tele: 24642853 / Fax: 24603033
Encl: As above.

Copy for information and necessary follow up action to:-

1. Accountants General of all State Governments.
2. Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG), New Delhi.
3. Controller General of Accounts (CGA), New Delhi.
4. Resident Commissioners of all State Governments.
Copy to: -
1. Secretary, National Disaster Management Authority, NDMA Bhawan, Safdurjung
Enclave, New Delhi.
2. Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure [Ms. Anjuly Chib Duggal, AS
(PF-I)], North Block, New Delhi.
3. Ministry of Agriculture [Shri Atanu Purkayastha, Joint Secretary (DM)], Krishi Bhawan,
New Delhi.
4. Planning Commission [Shri T.K. Pande, .Joint Secretary (SP)], Yojna Bhawan, New
Delhi.
5. All concerned Central Ministries/ Departments / Organizations.
6. PMO / Cabinet Secretariat.
7. PS to HM/ PS to MOS (R)
8. Sr. PPS to Home Secretary/ Secretary (BM)/ Joint Secretary (DM-I)/ Publicity Officer /
NIC.
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 Annexure

REVISED LIST OF ITEMS AND NORMS OF ASSISTANCE FROM STATE

DISASTER RESPONSE FUND (SDRF) AND NATIONAL DISASTER
RESPONSE FUND (NDRF)
(Period 2010-15, MHA Letter No. 32-7/2011-NDM-I Dated 16h January 2012)

SNO. ITEM NORMS OF ASSISTANCE

1 2 3
1 GRATUITOUS RELIEF
a) Ex-Gratia payment to families Rs.1.50 lakh per deceased person including those involved
of deceased in relief operations or associated in preparedness activities,
persons subject to certification regarding cause of death from
appropriate authority.

- In the case of an Indian citizen who loses his life due to

A notified natural calamity in a foreign country, his
family would not be paid this relief.
- In the case of a Foreign citizen who loses his life due to
A notified natural calamity within the territory of India,
his family would also not be paid this relief.
b) Ex-Gratia payment for loss of a Rs. 43,500/- per person, when the disability is between 40%
limb or eye(s). and 80%.
Rs. 62,000/- per person, when the disability is more than
80%.
Subject to certification by a doctor from a hospital or
dispensary of Government, regarding extent and cause of
disability.
c) Grievous injury requiring Rs. 9300/- per person requiring hospitalization for more than
hospitalization a week.

Rs. 3100/- per person requiring hospitalization for less than

aweek.

d) Clothing and utensils/ house- Rs.1300/- per family, for loss of clothing.
hold goods for families whose
houses have been washed away/ Rs.1400/- per family, for loss of utensils/ household goods.
fully damaged/severely inundated
for more than a week due to a
natural calamity.
e) Gratuitous relief for families in Rs.30 per adult and Rs. 25 per child, not housed in relief
dire need of immediate sustenance camps. State Govt. will certify that (i) these persons have no
after a calamity. food reserve, or their food reserves have been wiped out in
the calamity, and (ii) identified beneficiaries are not housed
GR to be provided to those who in relief camps. Further State Government will provide the
have no food reserves, or whose basis and process for arriving at such beneficiaries district-
food reserves have been wiped out wise.
in a calamity, and who have no
other immediate means of support.
Period for providing gratuitous relief will be as per
assessment of the State Executive Committee (SEC) and the
Central Team (in case of NDRF). The default period of
assistance will upto to 30 days, which may be extended upto
60 days in the first instance, if required, and subsequently
upto 90 days in case of drought/ pest attack.

2. SEARCH & RESCUE OPERATIONS

(a) Cost of search and rescue As per actual cost incurred, assessed by SEC and
measures/ evacuation of people recommended by the Central Team (in case of NDRF).
affected/ likely to be affected
- By the time the Central Team visits the affected area, these
activities are already over. Therefore, the State Level
Committee and the Central Team can recommend
actual/near-actual costs.]

(b) Hiring of boats for carrying As per actual cost incurred, assessed by SEC and
immediate relief and saving lives. recommended by the Central Team (in case of NDRF).
 The quantum of assistance will be limited to the actual
expenditure incurred on hiring boats and essential equipment
required for rescuing stranded people and thereby saving
human lives during a notified natural calamity.

3 RELIEF MEASURES
a) Provision for temporary As per assessment of need by SEC and recommendation of
accommodation, food, clothing, the Central Team (in case of NDRF), for a period up to 30
medical care, etc. for people days. The SEC would need to specify the number of camps,
affected/ evacuated and sheltered their duration and the number of persons in camps. In case of
in relief camps. continuation of a calamity like drought, or widespread
devastation caused by earthquake or flood etc., this period
may be extended to 60 days, and upto 90 days in cases of
severe drought.

Medical care may be provided from National Rural Health

Mission (NRHM).

b) Air dropping of essential As per actual, based on assessment of need by SEC and
supplies recommendation of the Central Team (in case of NDRF).

- The quantum of assistance will be limited to actual amount

raised in the bills by the Ministry of Defence for
airdropping of essential supplies and rescue operations
only.
c) Provision of emergency supply As per actual cost, based on assessment of need by SEC and
of drinking water in rural areas and recommended by the Central Team (in case of NDRF), up to
urban areas 30 days and may be extended upto 90 days in case of
drought.

4. CLEARANCE OF AFFECTED AREAS

a) Clearance of debris in public As per actual cost within 30 days from the date of start of the
areas. work based on assessment of need by SEC for the assistance
to be provided under SDRF and as per assessment of the
Central team for assistance to be provided under NDRF.

b) Draining off flood water in As per actual cost within 30 days from the date of start of the
affected areas work based on assessment of need by SEC for the assistance
to be provided under SDRF and as per assessment of the
Central team(in case of NDRF).
c) Disposal of dead bodies/ As per actual, based on assessment of need by SEC and
Carcases recommendation of the Central Team (in case of NDRF).

5. AGRICULTURE
(i) Assistance to small and marginal farmers.
A. Assistance for land and other
loss
a). De-silting of agricultural land Rs. 8,100/- per hectare for each item.
(where thickness of sand/ silt
deposit is more than 3, to be
certified by the competent
authority of the State
Government.)
b) Removal of debris on (Subject to the condition that no other assistance/ subsidy has
agricultural land in hilly areas been availed of by/ is eligible to the beneficiary under any
c) De-silting/ Restoration/ Repair other Govt. Secheme)
of fish Government Scheme)farms

d) Loss of substantial portion of Rs. 25,000/- per hectare to only those small and marginal
land caused by landslide, farmers whose ownership of the land is legitimate as per the
avalanche, change of course revenue records.
of rivers.
B. Input subsidy (where crop loss is
50% and above)
a) For agriculture crops, Rs. 3,000/- per ha. in rainfed areas
horticulture crops and annual
plantation crops Rs. 6,000/- per ha. in assured irrigated areas, subject to
minimum assistance not less than Rs.500 and restricted to
sown areas.

b) Perennial crops Rs. 8,000/- ha. for all types of perennial crops subject to are
as being sown and subject to minimum assistance not less
 thanRs.1000/-.

c) Sericulture Rs. 3,200/- per ha. for Eri, Mulberry, Tussar

Rs. 4,000/- per ha. for Muga.
(ii) Input subsidy to farmers other Rs.3000/- per hectare in rainfed areas
than small and marginal farmers Rs.6000/- per hectare for areas under assured irrigation.

Rs.8000/- per hectare for all types of perennial crops.

- Assistance may be provided where crop loss is 50% and

above, subject to a ceiling of 1 ha. per farmer and upto 2 ha
per farmer in case of successive calamities irrespective of
the size of holding being large.

6. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND MARGINAL FARMERS

i) Replacement of milch animals, Milch animals

draught animals or animals used
for haulage. Rs.16,400/- Buffalo/ cow/ camel/ yak etc.
Rs.1650/- Sheep/ Goat

Draught animals

Rs.15000/- Camel/ horse/ bullock, etc.

Rs.10,000/- Calf/ Donkey/ Pony/ Mule

- The assistance may be restricted for the actual loss of

economically productive animals and will be subject to a
ceiling of 1 large milch animal or 4 small milch animals or
1 large draught animal or 2 small draught animals per
household irrespective of whether a household has lost a
larger number of animals. (The loss is to be certified by the
Competent Authority designated by the State Government).

Poultry:-

Poultry @ 37/- per bird subject to a ceiling of assistance of

Rs 400/- per beneficiary household. The death of the poultry
birds should be on account of a natural calamity.

Note: - Relief under these norms is not eligible if the

assistance is available from any other Government Scheme,
e.g. loss of birds due to Avian Influenza or any other diseases
for which the Department of Animal Husbandry has a
separate scheme for compensating the poultry owners.
ii) Provision of fodder / feed Large animals- Rs. 32/- per day
concentrate in cattle camps.
Small animals- Rs. 16/- per day,

As per actual for 15 days, based on assessment of need by

SEC and recommendation of the Central Team. (in case of
NDRF)

iii) Water supply in cattle camps. As per actual for 15 days, based on assessment of need by
SEC and recommendation of the Central Team. (in case of
NDRF)

iv) Additional cost of medicines As per actual cost, based on assessment of need by SEC and
and vaccine. recommendation of the Central Team, (in case of NDRF)
consistent with estimates of cattle as per Livestock Census
and subject to the certificate by the competent authority
about the requirement of medicine and vaccine being
calamity related.

v) Transport of fodder to cattle As per actual cost of transport, based on assessment of need
outside cattle camps by SEC and recommendation of the Central Team (in case of
NDRF) consistent with estimates of cattle as per Livestock
Census.

7 FISHERY
i) Assistance to Fisherman for Rs. 3,000/- for repair of partially damaged boats only
repair / replacement of boats, nets
damaged or lost Rs.1,500/- for repair of partially damaged net
 -- Boat
-- Dugout-Canoe Rs.7,000/- for replacement of fully damaged boats
-- Catamaran
-- net Rs.1,850/- for replacement of fully damaged net

(This assistance will not be

provided if the beneficiary is
eligible or has availed of any
subsidy/ assistance, for the instant
calamity, under any other
Government Scheme.)
ii) Input subsidy for fish seed farm Rs. 6,000 per hectare.

(This assistance will not be provided if the beneficiary is

eligible or has availed of any subsidy/ assistance, for the
instant calamity, under any other Government Scheme,
except the one time subsidy provided under the Scheme of
Department of Animal; Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries,
Ministry of Agriculture.)

8 HANDICRAFTS/HANDLOOM ASSISTANCE TO ARTISANS

i) For replacement of damaged Rs. 3000 per artisan for equipments.
tools/ equipment - Subject to certification by the competent authority
designated by the Government about damage and its
replacement.

ii) For loss of raw material/ goods Rs. 3,000 per artisan for raw material.
in process/ finished goods - Subject to certification by Competent Authority designated
by the State Government about loss and its replacement.

9 HOUSING

a) Fully damaged/ destroyed

houses
i) Pucca house Rs. 35,000/- per house
ii) Kutcha House Rs.15,000/- per house
b) Severely damaged houses
i) Pucca House Rs.6,300/- per house
ii) Kutcha House Rs.3,200/- per house
(c) Partially Damaged Houses Rs.1,900/- per house
both pucca/ kutcha (other than
huts) where the damage is at least
15 %

d) Damaged / destroyed huts: Rs.2,500/- per hut,

(Hut means temporary, make shift unit, inferior to Kutcha
house,made of thatch, mud, plastic sheets etc. traditionally
recognized as hut by the State/ District authorities.)
Note: -The damaged house should be an authorized
construction duly certified by the Competent Authority of the
State Government.

e) Cattle shed attached with house Rs.1,250/- per shed.

10 INFRASTRUCTURE
Repair/restoration (of immediate Activities of immediate nature :
nature) of damaged infrastructure:
Illustrative lists of activities which may be considered as
(1) Roads & bridges (2)Drinking works of an immediate nature are given in the enclosed
Water Supply Works, (3) Appendix.
Irrigation, (4) Power (only limited
Assessment of requirements :
to immediate restoration of
electricity supply in the affected Based on assessment of need, as per States costs/ rates/
areas), (5)Schools, (6)Primary schedules for repair, by SEC and recommendation of the
Health Centres, (7) Community Central Team (in case of NDRF).
assets owned by Panchayat.
- As regards repair of roads, due consideration shall be given
Sectors such as to Norms for Maintenance of Roads in India, 2001, as
Telecommunication and amended from time to time, for repairs of roads affected by
Power (except immediate heavy rains/floods, cyclone, landslide, sand dunes, etc. to
restoration of power supply), restore traffic. For reference these norms are
which generate their own
 revenues, and also undertake Normal and Urban areas: upto 15% of the total of
immediate repair/ restoration
Ordinary Repair (OR) and Periodical Repair (PR).
works from their own
funds/ resources, are excluded.
Hills: upto 20% of total of OR and PR.

Note: States shall first use its provision under the budget for
regular maintenance and repair.
11 PROCUREMENT
Procurement of essential search, - Expenditure is to be incurred from SDRF only (and not
rescue and from
evacuation equipments including NDRF), as assessed by the State Executive Committee
communication equipments, etc. (SEC).
for response - The total expenditure on this item should not exceed
to disaster 5% of the annual allocation of the SDRF.

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 APPENDIX
(Item No. 10)
Illustrative list of activities identified as of an immediate nature.
1. Drinking Water Supply :
i). Repair of damaged platforms of hand pumps/ring wells/ spring-tapped
chambers/public stand posts, cisterns.
ii) Restoration of damaged stand posts including replacement of damaged pipe lengths
with new pipe lengths, cleaning of clear water reservoir (to make it leak proof).

iii) Repair of damaged pumping machines, leaking overhead reservoirs and water pumps
including damaged intake structure, approach gantries/jetties.

2. Roads:
i) Filling up of breaches and potholes, use of pipe for creating waterways, repair and stone
pitching of embankments.
ii) Repair of breached culverts.
iii) Providing diversions to the damaged/washed out portions of bridges to restore
immediate connectivity.
iv) Temporary repair of approaches to bridges/embankments of bridges., repair of damaged
railing bridges, repair of causeways to restore immediate connectivity, granular sub
base, over damaged stretch of roads to restore traffic.

3. Irrigation :

i). Immediate repair of damaged canal structures and earthen/masonry works of tanks
and small reservoirs with the use of cement, sand bags and stones.

ii) Repair of weak areas such as piping or rat holes in dam walls/ embankments.

iii) Removal of vegetative material/building material/debris from canal and drainage

system.

4. Health :

Repair of damaged approach roads, buildings and electrical lines of PHCs/ community
Health Centres.
5. Community assets of Panchayat

a) Repair of village internal roads.

b) Removal of debris from drainage/sewerage lines.
c) Repair of internal water supply lines.
d) Repair of street lights.
e) Temporary repair of primary schools, Panchayat ghats, community halls, anganwadi, etc.
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