National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
NDMA is the apex statutory body for disaster management in India, established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, mandated to lay down policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management and mitigation.
Permanent Role & Statutory Function
Apex statutory body established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, chaired by the Prime Minister of India, responsible for national disaster mitigation, preparedness, and emergency response.
Constitutional & Executive Responsibilities
Formulation of the National Disaster Management Plan and guidelines for state disaster authorities
Coordination of national disaster relief and mitigation operations with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
Deployment of the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and Sachet Early Warning System for cyclones, floods, and earthquakes
Capacity building and disaster preparedness training through the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)
Disbursement of funds from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF)
Major Organizations, Subordinate Bodies & Statutory Boards
Citizen Public Services Delivered
Related Identity & Citizen Documents
No direct citizen identity document requirements mapped for this institutional body.