<h1>State Seeks Expanded Disaster Fund Rules to Address Emerging Climate Risks and Improve Emergency Response Mechanisms</h1> A state government submitted proposals to the Finance Commission addressing disaster response challenges. The proposals aim to revise rules for state disaster funds, including expanding recognition of state-specific disasters like heatwaves and lightning strikes. The state highlighted significant disparities in disaster-related deaths and sought increased expenditure limits, fund allocation flexibility, and administrative support for disaster management authorities.