Question

 National Disaster Management Authority is headed by
1. the Prime Minister.
2. the Home Minister
3. the President.
4. the Health Minister.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : the Prime Minister.

The correct answer is the Prime Minister.

• The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister of India, is the apex body for Disaster Management in India.
• Setting up of NDMA and the creation of an enabling environment for institutional mechanisms at the State and District levels is mandated by the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
• NDMA is mandated to lay down the policies, plans, and guidelines for Disaster Management.
• India envisions the development of an ethos of Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, and Response.
• The Indian government strives to promote a national resolve to mitigate the damage and destruction caused by natural and man-made disasters.
• Through sustained and collective efforts of all Government agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, and People’s participation.
• This is planned to be accomplished by adopting a Technology-Driven, Pro-Active, Multi-Hazard, and Multi-Sectoral strategy for building a Safer, disaster-resilient, and dynamic India.
• NDMA has 5 major divisions viz. Policy & Plans, Mitigation , Operations & Communications & Information & Technology , Administration and Finance.

 

•  NDMA functions and Responsibilities:
  • ​Lay down policies on disaster management.
  • Approve the National Plan.
  • Approve plans prepared by the Ministries or Departments of the Government of India in accordance with the National Plan.
  • Lay down guidelines to be followed by the State Authorities in drawing up the State Plan.
  • Coordinate the enforcement and implementation of the policy and plans for disaster management.
  • Recommend provision of funds for the purpose of mitigation.
  • Lay down broad policies and guidelines for the functioning of the National Institute of Disaster Management.