National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

With the help of all government departments, non-governmental organisations, and the general public, the Indian government works to strengthen the country’s commitment to lessen the harm and devastation brought on by natural and man-made disasters. A technology-driven, proactive, multi-hazard, and multi-sectoral approach for creating a safer, disaster-resistant, and dynamic India is intended to achieve this.

NDMA: 

• National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is an apex body for disaster management in India. It is a statutory body created under the National Disaster Management Act, 2005, under the leadership of the Prime Minister of India.
• For disaster management to be effective and timely, the NDMA must develop policies, plans, and guidelines. NDMA has the following responsibilities:

• • Put in place policies to manage disasters.
  • Approve the disaster management plan of the country.
  • Defining guidelines for the preparation of the state plan by the state authorities.
  • Formulate recommendations for the various Ministries and Departments of the Indian Government to follow in incorporating disaster prevention and mitigation measures into their various development plans and initiatives.
  • Enforce and implement disaster management policies and plans.
  • The provision of mitigation funds is
  • recommended.
  • The Central Government may determine ways to assist other countries that have been affected by major disasters.
  • Other steps that may be necessary for disaster prevention, mitigation, or preparing for or building capacity to deal with disaster situations or disasters may be considered necessary.
  • Specify broad policies, guidelines, and procedures for the National Institute of Disaster Management.

Organisation Structure of NDMA: 

• NDMA’s ex-officio chairman is the Prime Minister.
• The cabinet minister is the Vice-Chairman.
• In addition to providing secretarial support, the NDMA Secretariat also provides continuity.
• Along with this, NDMA has 8 Ministers of State as its members.