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:
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