Centre sanctions Rs 201 crore for Odisha’s disaster preparednessThe funds were allocated under the National Disaster Response Fund. 
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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi.
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Bhubaneswar: In a boost to Odisha’s disaster preparedness, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 201.10 crore for the expansion and modernisation of the state’s fire and emergency services.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Maji announced this on Monday.
The CMO Odisha said, “Further strengthening #Odisha’s disaster resilience, the Government of India has sanctioned Rs 201.10 Cr to support the expansion and modernisation of state's fire and emergency services. Thanks to Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi and Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah for prioritising the safety and welfare of Odisha’s citizens.”
The funds were allocated under the National Disaster Response Fund.