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The National Disaster Management Division in India is the nodal division in the Ministry of Home Affairs for disaster management. Who is the Ex-officio Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority?

The National Disaster Management Division in India is the nodal division in the Ministry of Home Affairs for disaster management. Who is the Ex-officio Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority? Correct Answer The Prime Minister

The correct answer is The Prime Minister.

Key Points

  • The setting up of NDMA is mandated by the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
  • It is a Statutory Body for disaster management in the country.
  • It 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.
  • It is the apex body for Disaster Management in India.
  • It is the nodal division in the Ministry of Home Affairs for disaster management.
  • The National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) is headed by the Prime Minister of India.
  • The Prime Minister is the Ex-officio Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority.
  • The Cabinet Minister is the Vice-Chairman.
  • The NDMA Secretariat, headed by a Secretary, is responsible for providing secretarial support and continuity.
  • NDMA has 8 Ministers of State as its Members.
  • It develops practices, delivers hands-on training and organizes drills for disaster management.
  • Some of the key responsibilities-
    • Lay down policies on disaster management.
    • Approve the National Plan.
    • Provide such support to other countries affected by major disasters as may be determined by the Central Government.
    • Take such other measures for the prevention of disaster, or the mitigation, or preparedness and capacity building for dealing with threatening disaster situations or disasters as it may consider necessary.

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