THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 4, 2026
The Odisha government has sanctioned over ₹107.70 crore from the
State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for disbursement of gratuitous relief
assistance to more than 4.30 lakh families affected by Cyclone ‘Arnab’ in
Ganjam and Koraput districts, in line with the relief package announced by Chief Minister.
Of the total sanctioned amount, ₹107 crore 44 lakh 55
thousand has been allocated to Ganjam district, while ₹26 lakh 27 thousand 500
has been sanctioned for Koraput district.
Under the relief package, each affected family will receive cash
assistance of ₹2,500. Accordingly, 4,29,782 affected families in
Ganjam and 1,051 families in Koraput will benefit from the ex-gratia
assistance, providing much-needed financial support to households grappling with the aftermath of the
cyclone.
The sanctioned funds have been placed at the disposal of the respective District Collectors, who will ensure prompt disbursement of the assistance to eligible beneficiaries in accordance with the prescribed norms and guidelines.
The government initiative is aimed at extending immediate financial relief to cyclone-hit families and helping them cope with the hardships caused by the natural calamity.
