Page 51 – National Disaster Management Authority
Based on M. Laxmikanth – Indian Polity (6th Edition)
Key Idea Summary
Core concepts and exam relevance
NDMA is the top national authority responsible for:
- Disaster mitigation
- Preparedness
- Response & recovery
- Formulating national guidelines
Established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
- Structure of NDMA
- Role of PM as Chairperson
- National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
- State & District disaster management structure
Disaster Management Hierarchy
Three-tier structure
National Level
NDMA
PM as Chairperson
Up to 9 members
NDRF
Disaster Response Force
NEC
Executive Committee
State Level
SDMA
CM as Chairperson
State Executive Committee
Chief Secretary chairs
SDRF
State Disaster Response
District Level
DDMA
District Collector/Magistrate
as Chairperson
Local level coordination
First responders
Key Functions of NDMA
Roles and responsibilities
Policy & Planning
- Prepare National Disaster Plan
- Lay guidelines for State/District plans
- Policy formulation
Coordination
- Coordinate with ministries
- Liaise with armed forces
- Inter-state coordination
Response
- Approve NDRF deployment
- Mobilize resources
- Provide relief measures
Capacity Building
- Training & awareness
- Community preparedness
- Technology upgradation
Evolution of NDMA
Key milestones
Massive disaster exposed need for structured disaster management body
Indian Ocean tsunami further highlighted importance of disaster preparedness
Disaster Management Act enacted by Parliament
NDMA becomes operational with PM as Chairperson
Pandemic managed under DM Act; NDMA issues guidelines nationwide
Simulation Lab
Disaster Response Explorer
🧪 Disaster Response Simulator
Select a scenario to see the disaster management process.
Select a scenario to see disaster response process.
Exam Booster – Practice Questions
Test your understanding
1 NDMA is established under which Act?
NDMA is established under DM Act 2005. It's a statutory body, not constitutional.
2 Who chairs NDMA?
PM is ex-officio Chairperson of NDMA. CM chairs SDMA. District Collector chairs DDMA.
Memory Hooks & Quick Revision
Key takeaways for exam day
Revision Summary
3 Exam Points to Remember
- 1 DM Act 2005: Three-tier structure | NDMA: PM | SDMA: CM | DDMA: DC
- 2 NDRF: Specialized disaster response force | NEC: Implements NDMA policies
- 3 COVID-19: Managed under DM Act 2005 | Lockdown powers derived from this Act