Prelims - Current events of National & International importance
Why in News?
Recently, the government constituted the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) under the newly amended Disaster Management Act 2025.
NCMC –It is an apex body to effectively coordinate and implement relief and rescue operations during major disasters and crises with national implications.
Established under - Section 8A of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
Nodal ministry - Ministry of Home Affairs.
Chairman - Cabinet Secretary.
Members
Union Home Secretary,
Defence secretary,
Secretary (coordination),
Cabinet Secretariat and member,
Head of department, the National Disaster Management Authority.
Role
Inclusion of experts -The Chairperson may designate any expert or officer, either from the central or state government, or any organisation.
Designation depending on the nature of the crisis, to assist the committee in performing its functions during a disaster situation.
Evaluate preparedness – Accessing plans which respond to any threatening or emerging disaster situation.
Coordinate and monitor – Organize actions of the concerned ministries or departments, state governments, national authority, state authorities, governmental and non-governmental organisations about disaster response.
Guidelines - Provide directions as necessary for the effective management and monitoring of disaster response in the country.
