""The problem in Assam and surrounding states of Arunchal Pradesh and Manipur are of severe nature. Every state been given funds and released in every first week of April of the year. To say that the systems get very late may not be appropriate," he said.He also said that the Rs 500 crore relief fund announced for Gujarat floods was part of State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) which was due to the state. "Pointing out that states have not used funds provided under the SDRF fully, the Minister said despite that the centre been supporting them with additional funds. "Maximum amount been given under NDRF is to Karnataka for drought...There is no zero balance in the account of any state under SDRF.

Source: Times of India July 27, 2017 13:09 UTC