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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".
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]
The Disaster Management Act was passed by the Lok Sabha on 28 November 2005, and by the Rajya Sabha on 12 December 2005. It received the assent of the President of India on 9 January 2006. The Act calls for the establishment of a National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), with the Prime Minister of India as chairperson.
The Act holds the institute responsible for "planning and promoting training and research in the area of disaster management, documentation and development of national level information base relating to disaster management policies, prevention mechanisms and mitigation measures". [6]
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialised force constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. [ 2 ] : section 44–45 [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The responsibility of managing disasters in India is that of the state governments.
The authority was established under Section 14 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, making it compulsory for each State Government to establish a State Disaster Management Authority. [3] This body comprises the State's Chief Minister, serving as the Chairperson, and a maximum of eight members appointed by the Chief Minister. Furthermore, as ...
Granting and renewing arms and ammunition licence under Arms Act with provision of appeal to divisional commissioners. [28] Granting license to cinemas under Cinematograph Act, 1952 with provision of appeal to divisional commissioners. Heads the district disaster management authority constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. [29]
Technology in crime detection, prevention, and investigation, including forensics. Weapons and weapons training that a uniformed officer should be aware of. Food security, energy security, water security, technological self-reliance as a part of security objectives, Disaster Management including natural and man-made disasters.