National Disaster Management Authority (policy oversight)

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The National Disaster Management Authority (policy oversight) is India’s apex body responsible for formulating and guiding national policies, plans, and guidelines for effective disaster risk management and response.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf disaster management authority
government agency
alignedWith Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030
surface form: Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction principles
beneficiary population of India
coordinatesWith central ministries and departments of the Government of India
district disaster management authorities through state mechanisms
state disaster management authorities in India
country India
engagesWith international and regional disaster management organizations
focus evidence-based disaster risk management policies
multi-stakeholder coordination in disaster management
technology use in disaster early warning and response
governs national-level disaster management framework in India
headquartersLocation New Delhi, India
surface form: New Delhi
issues National Disaster Management Plan guidelines
thematic guidelines for specific hazards
jurisdiction Government of India
languageOfWork English
Hindi
legalBasis Disaster Management Act, 2005
mandate coordinate disaster management efforts across ministries and states
promote a holistic and integrated approach to disaster management
objective enhance resilience of communities to disasters in India
minimize economic and infrastructure losses due to disasters in India
minimize loss of life due to disasters in India
parentOrganization Ministry of Home Affairs, India
surface form: Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
policyArea capacity building for disaster management
climate-related disaster management
disaster risk reduction
emergency response coordination
public awareness on disaster preparedness
primaryFunction formulation of national disaster management guidelines
formulation of national disaster management plans
formulation of national disaster management policies
guidance of disaster response in India
guidance of disaster risk management in India
responsibility disaster mitigation policy
disaster recovery and reconstruction policy
post-disaster response policy
pre-disaster preparedness policy
role apex body for disaster management in India
scope multi-hazard disaster risk reduction
national-level disaster management policy
sector public safety and emergency management
typeOfBody policy-making and oversight body
worksOn mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into development planning
strengthening institutional mechanisms for disaster management in India

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