National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

SEO Title: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA): Composition, Functions, Disaster Management Act and Key Facts

Category: Polity & Governance | Disaster Management | Government Institutions

UPSC Notes

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is India's apex statutory body for disaster management.

Key Pointers

  • Established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

  • Headquarters: New Delhi.

  • Chairperson: Prime Minister of India.

  • Responsible for laying down:

    • Policies

    • Plans

    • Guidelines for disaster management

  • Coordinates national-level disaster management efforts.

  • Works with:

    • Central ministries

    • State governments

    • State Disaster Management Authorities

    • National Disaster Response Force

  • Covers natural as well as certain human-induced disasters.

  • Important distinction:

    • NDMA → policy, guidelines and coordination.

    • NDRF → specialised response force.

Prelims Focus: DM Act 2005 → Prime Minister → apex body → policy/guidelines.