What is National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?
NDMA is the apex statutory body set up under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Chairman: Prime minister
Functions:
coordinate response to natural or man-made disasters and for capacity-building in disaster resiliency and crisis response
lay down policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management to ensure timely and effective response to disasters.
Provide support to other countries affected by major disasters as may be determined by the Central Government among others.
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