National Crisis Management Committee

National Crises Management Committee Latest News

Recently, the Cabinet Secretary chaired a meeting of the National Crises Management Committee (NCMC) to review preparedness for the impending cyclone in Bay of Bengal.

About National Crises Management Committee

• It is established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 by the central government.
• The committee shall be the apex body for dealing with the situation arising out of a major disaster.
• Composition of National Crises Management Committee
  • Chairperson: It is headed by the cabinet secretary.
  • Members: Members will constitute the Union home secretary, defence secretary, secretary (co-ordination), cabinet secretariat and member and head of department, the National Disaster Management Authority.
  • The chairperson of the NCMC can co-opt experts or officers from central/state governments or any organisation, based on the nature of the crisis. 

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Role of National Crisis Management Committee

• It shall evaluate preparedness to respond to any threatening disaster situation, emerging disaster situation or disaster and give directions, where necessary, for enhancing such preparedness.
• It shall coordinate and monitor actions of the concerned ministries or departments of the government of India, state governments, national authority, state authorities, governmental and non-governmental organisations in relation to disaster response.
• It shall give directions as may be necessary for the proper coordination and monitoring of disaster response in the country.

Source: PIB