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News: Cabinet Secretary, Dr. T. V. Somanathan today chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review preparedness for the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal.
About National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
- National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) is India’s apex body for crisis command, response, and coordination during major natural or man-made disasters.
- Established under: It is established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 by the central government.
- Composition of NCMC
- Chairperson: The Cabinet Secretary act as chairperson of the committee.
- The Chairperson of the Committee may co-opt experts or officials from Central or State Governments, or representatives of relevant organisations, depending on the nature and requirements of the crisis.
- Members: Secretaries of various Ministries/Departments and agencies responsible for disaster management.
- Chairperson: The Cabinet Secretary act as chairperson of the committee.
- Role of NCMC
- Crisis Management: It handles major crises that have significant national implications.
- Disaster Preparedness: It reviews preparedness measures to ensure effective responses to natural disasters.
- Inter-agency Coordination: It coordinates relief and response efforts among various government agencies and State Governments.
- Resource Support: It facilitates the provision of logistical and financial assistance to State Governments, as require
- Preventive Measures: It also ensures the implementation of appropriate measures to minimize damage, mitigate risks and prevent loss of life.
