A high-level committee was recently constituted to approve a range of recovery, mitigation, and reconstruction projects for nine varied states including Assam, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh. The projects, which include restoration and rejuvenation of wetlands and the Urban Flood Risk Management Programme, collectively involved significant financial outlays and the participation of key government figures such as the Finance Minister, Agriculture Minister, and NITI Aayog’s Vice-Chairman. With a total outlay of Rs 4645.60 crore, this committee is vital in driving disaster relief and climate resilience efforts across India. Whom did the government designate as the head of this high-level committee?

The correct answer is Amit Shah. In News A high-level committee headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved various mitigation, recovery, and reconstruction projects for nine states in India. Key Points Amit Shah served as the chairman of the committee overseeing disaster management and recovery initiatives for nine states. The committee authorized projects totaling Rs 4645.60 crore, covering mitigation and reconstruction. Members included the Finance Minister, Agriculture Minister, and Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog. Restoration and rejuvenation of wetlands for Assam worth Rs 692.05 crore was among the projects approved. An urban flood risk management programme for 11 cities was also sanctioned under the committee’s oversight. Additional Information Committee Composition Headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Finance Minister (Nirmala Sitharaman), Agriculture Minister (Shivraj Singh Chouhan), NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman (Suman Bery) as members. Projects and Outlay Rs 4645.60 crore for nine states including Assam, Kerala, MP, Odisha, Rajasthan, UP, Bihar, Chhattisgarh & Andhra Pradesh. Specific Initiatives Restoration of wetlands (Assam – Rs 692.05 crore). Urban Flood Risk Management Programme for 11 cities (Rs 2444.42 crore). Funding Distribution Centre contributed 90% and states 10% for UFRMP Phase-2 projects. SDRF and NDRF funds released to numerous states during FY26.