The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 has been passed by both houses of Parliament, with the Rajya Sabha approving it on 25 March 2025. It amends the Disaster Management Act, 2005, aiming to enhance the efficiency of the National and State Disaster Management Authorities (NDMA and SDMA).
Key highlights:
- The NDMA and SDMA will now prepare disaster plans at national and state levels, replacing the role of executive committees.
- States can establish Urban Disaster Management Authorities for capitals and cities with municipal corporations.
- A disaster database will be created at both national and state levels.
