Rajasthan

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National Disaster Management Authority ​

Establishment ​

  • Government of India recognized disaster management as a national priority.
    • High Powered Committee (1999)
    • National Committee (2001, after Gujarat earthquake)
  • Post Indian Ocean tsunami (2004), the Disaster Management Act, 2005 was enacted.
  • The Act created the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
  • Initially constituted in 2005 via Executive Order, then notified in 2006 under the Act.

Composition of NDMA ​

  • Chairperson + other members (not exceeding nine)
  • Prime Minister: ex-officio chairperson
  • Other members: Nominated by the chairperson of the NDMA
  • Vice-Chairperson: Designated by chairperson, has Cabinet Minister status
  • Other members: Minister of State status

Role of NDMA ​

  • Apex body for disaster management
  • Under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs

Vision ​

  • "To build a safer and disaster resilient India by a holistic, pro-active, technology driven and sustainable development strategy that involves all stakeholders and fosters a culture of prevention, preparedness and mitigation".

Objectives of NDMA ​

  • Promote a culture of prevention, preparedness, and resilience.
  • Encourage mitigation measures based on technology, traditional wisdom, and environmental sustainability.
  • Mainstream disaster management into developmental planning.
  • Establish institutional and techno-legal frameworks.
  • Ensure efficient disaster risk identification, assessment, and monitoring.
  • Develop forecasting and early warning systems with information technology support.
  • Ensure efficient response and relief.
  • Undertake reconstruction to build disaster-resilient structures.
  • Promote partnership with media.

Functions of NDMA ​

  • Lay down disaster management policies.
  • Approve the National Plan.
  • Approve plans prepared by Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.
  • Lay down guidelines for State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) in creating State Plans.
  • Lay down guidelines for Ministries/Departments of the Government of India to integrate disaster prevention/mitigation measures.
  • Coordinate enforcement and implementation of the policy and plan.
  • Recommend funding for mitigation.
  • Provide support to other countries affected by major disasters.
  • Take measures for disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and capacity building.
  • Lay down broad policies/guidelines for the functioning of the National Institute of Disaster Management.

Additional Functions of NDMA ​

  • Recommend guidelines for minimum relief standards.
  • Recommend relief in repayment of loans/grant fresh loans on concessional terms in severe disasters.
  • Exercises superintendence, direction, and control of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
  • Authorise emergency procurement of provisions/materials for rescue/relief (waiving tender procedures).
  • Prepare and submit an annual report to the central government (laid before both Houses of Parliament).

State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) ​

  • Established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Composition of SDMA ​

  • Chairperson + other members (not exceeding nine)
  • Chief Minister: ex-officio chairperson
  • Chairperson of the State Executive Committee: ex-officio member
  • Other members: Nominated by SDMA chairperson (not exceeding eight)
  • Vice-Chairperson: Designated by SDMA chairperson
  • Chairperson of the State Executive Committee: ex-officio chief executive officer.

Functions of SDMA ​

  • Lay down state disaster management policy.
  • Approve the State Plan (according to NDMA guidelines).
  • Approve disaster management plans by state government departments.
  • Lay down guidelines for state departments to integrate disaster prevention/mitigation.
  • Coordinate the implementation of the State Plan.
  • Recommend funding for mitigation/preparedness measures.
  • Review development plans of state departments to ensure integration of prevention/mitigation measures.
  • Review mitigation/capacity building/preparedness measures by state departments and issue guidelines.
  • Prepare annual reports and submit to the state government (laid before the state legislature).

District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) ​

  • Established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Composition of DDMA ​

  • Chairperson + other members (not exceeding seven)
  • Collector/District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner: ex-officio chairperson
  • Elected representative of the local authority: ex-officio co-chairperson. In Tribal Areas, chief executive member of the district council is the ex-officio co-chairperson.
  • Chief Executive Officer of the DDMA, Superintendent of Police, and Chief Medical Officer: ex-officio members.
  • Up to two other district-level officers: Appointed by state government.
  • Where Zilla Parishad exists, the chairperson is the co-chairperson of the DDMA
  • Chief executive officer of the DDMA is appointed by the state government.

Functions of DDMA ​

  • District planning, coordinating and implementing body for disaster management
  • Prepare a disaster management plan including a district response plan.
  • Coordinate and monitor the implementation of National/State Policy, National/State/District Plan.
  • Ensure identification of vulnerable areas and prevention/mitigation measures.
  • Ensure guidelines for prevention/mitigation/preparedness/response measures are followed.
  • Organize/coordinate specialized training programs.
  • Facilitate community training and awareness.
  • Set up/maintain/review the early warning mechanism.
  • Advise/assist/coordinate activities of government departments, statutory bodies, and other organizations.
  • Identify buildings/places for relief centres/camps and arrange for water supply/sanitation.
  • Perform other functions assigned by the state government or SDMA.