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  2. Disaster Management Act, 2005 - Wikipedia

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    The NDMA which was initially established on 30 May 2005 by an executive order, was constituted under Section-3(1) of the Disaster Management Act, on 27 September 2006. [5] The NDMA is responsible for "laying down the policies, plans and guidelines for disaster management" and to ensure "timely and effective response to disaster".

  3. National Disaster Management Authority (India) - Wikipedia

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    NDMA was established through the Disaster Management Act enacted by the Government of India on 23 December 2005. [2] NDMA is responsible for framing policies, laying down guidelines and best-practices for coordinating with the State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA's) to ensure a holistic and distributed approach to disaster management. [3]

  4. Disaster management in India - Wikipedia

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    NDMA was established through the Disaster Management Act enacted by the Government of India in December 2005. [3] The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of NDMA. The agency is responsible for framing policies, laying down guidelines and best-practices and coordinating with the State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) management.

  5. National Disaster Management Authority - Wikipedia

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    National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan) Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title National Disaster Management Authority .

  6. World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction - Wikipedia

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    The goal of the World Conference was to find ways to reduce the toll of disasters through preparation, and ultimately to reduce human casualties. Due to the proximity to the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami, developing a global tsunami warning system was high on the agenda. Other topics included: pledges to reduce disaster damage

  7. Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority - Wikipedia

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    The primary role of the State Executive Committee is to support the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority in its functions and to facilitate coordinated action in line with guidelines set by the State Authority. Additionally, it ensures compliance with directives issued by the State Government.

  8. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System - Wikipedia

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    A warning system for the Indian Ocean was prompted by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and resulting tsunami, which left approximately 250,000 people dead or missing. Many analysts claimed that the disaster would have been mitigated if there had been an effective warning system in place, citing the well-established Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, which operates in the Pacific Ocean.

  9. Effect of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake on India - Wikipedia

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    A Body is being retrieved after few days of ordeal at Nagapattinam on 2 January 2005 A scene of devastation caused by Tsunami waves in Kalapet village near Pondicherry An All Party Meeting to discuss Relief and Rehabilitations Measures of Tsunami Tragedy held in New Delhi on 9 January 2005. This disaster affected a total of fourteen regions. [3]