J&K Finalizes Bid for Major Financial Aid from Centre Following 2025 Floods

Suhail Khan

Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has finalized a comprehensive memorandum seeking additional financial assistance from the Centre, following a rigorous, data-driven assessment of the damage caused by the severe floods of September 2025.

In a detailed written reply to MLA Baramulla, Javid Hassan Baigh, during the ongoing Autumn Session of the J&K Assembly, the government confirmed a death toll of 151, stating that ex-gratia payments are being processed as a priority.

The assessment reveals extensive damage to housing, with 1,591 residences fully destroyed and 4,326 partially damaged, outlining the scale of the impending reconstruction effort. The agriculture sector also suffered significant losses, including 3,540 damaged cattle sheds and the loss of 4,534 livestock, for which targeted compensation is being organized.

According to the government’s reply of which a copy lies with Kashmir Convener, the administration has already begun disbursing compensation to the horticulture sector. A total of ₹2.568 crore has been distributed to date, providing immediate liquidity to farmers for orchard rejuvenation.

The district-wise allocation demonstrates a targeted fiscal response Kulgam: ₹1.311 Crore, Shopian: ₹0.6002 Crore, Budgam: ₹0.4301 Crore, Pulwama: ₹0.2000 Crore, Anantnag: ₹0.0267 Crore.

The process for securing substantial additional funding is now in its final stage. Following an on-ground assessment by an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) in early September, the J&K administration has consolidated sector-wise damage reports and fund requirements from all concerned departments.

“The information has been consolidated in the prescribed format, and the memorandum will be submitted to the Government of India for the provision of financial assistance,” the official document confirmed.