Current Events Current Affairs Analysis
The Parliament has passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to strengthen disaster response mechanisms.
Key Features and Amendments:
iDisaster management plans: NDMA and SDMA will now prepare plans, replacing previous delegation to executive committees.
Expanded functions of NDMA and SDMA:
iiPeriodic disaster risk assessments, including climate-related risks.
iiiProviding technical guidance and minimum relief standards.
ivPreparing national and state-level disaster databases.
vConducting post-disaster audits and assessing state preparedness.
Urban Disaster Management Authorities:
iTo be set up in state capitals and cities with municipal corporations.
iiHeaded by the Municipal Commissioner with District Collector as Vice-Chairperson.
State Disaster Response Force (SDRF):
iEmpowering states to form SDRFs with defined roles and service conditions.
Statutory status:
iGiven to the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) and the High-Level Committee (HLC) for disaster financial oversight.
NDMA appointments:
iNDMA can now specify staffing needs and appoint experts with Centre’s approval.
Need for the Amendment:
iClimate change
iiDecentralization gaps
iiiStrengthening institutions
ivData and tech integration
Issues with New Disaster Management Bill, 2024
iCentralization concerns
iiOverlap with state powers
iiiNDRF allocation control
ivOmission of climate-induced disasters
vLack of dedicated state-specific relief budgets
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