The National Disaster Management Authority functions under the Ministr

The National Disaster Management Authority functions under the Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Home Affairs
Commerce and Industry
Finance
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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex statutory body for disaster management in India. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The NDMA is chaired by the Prime Minister of India and is responsible for laying down the policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management.
The Disaster Management Act, 2005, provides the legal framework for disaster management in India, establishing the NDMA at the national level, State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) at the state level, and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) at the district level.