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The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 passed by Lok Sabha

Posted 14 Dec 2024

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The bill seeks to amend the existing Disaster Management Act, 2005.

  • The bill aims to mainstream disaster management in development plans, aligning with recommendations of 15th Finance Commission.

Key changes in Bill:

  • Preparation of  plan: Transfers disaster plan responsibilities from executive committees to  National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA).
  • Additional Functions of NDMA and SDMA: Adds certain functions at their respective levels like, Assess disaster risks,Provide technical assistance,Recommend relief guidelines etc.
  • State and national disaster database: Will contain information on type and severity of disaster risks, Allocation of funds etc.
  • Urban DM authorities: Bill empowers state government to constitute a separate Urban Disaster Management Authority for state capitals and cities with a municipal corporation.
  • Formation of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF): Bill empowers state government to constitute a SDRF and define its functions and terms of service.
  • National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) and the High Level Committee (HLC): Bill provides statutory status to NCMC and HLC.
  • NCMC will function as nodal body for major disasters while HLC will provide financial assistance to state governments during disasters.

Disaster Management act 2005:

  •  The Act establishes a three-tier structure for disaster management.
    • National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA): Headed by the Prime Minister, responsible for formulating policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management at the national level.
    • State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs): Headed by the Chief Ministers, responsible for disaster management at the state level.
    • District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs): Led by the District Magistrate, responsible for implementing disaster management plans at the district level.
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  • National Disaster Management Authority
  • Disaster Managment Bill, 2024
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