The document outlines the structure and responsibilities of India's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), detailing its vision to create a safer, disaster-resilient country through proactive and community-centered approaches to disaster management. It emphasizes the importance of coordination among various government levels, the establishment of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and strategies for holistic disaster management, such as training and community empowerment. Key components include response teams, mitigation resource centers, and a shift from relief-centric to sustainable development practices.

1. CHARTER – NDMA
AND
VISION

2. CABINET COMMITTEE ON
MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL
CALAMITIES
HIGH LEVEL COMMITTEE
CABINET COMMITTEE ON
SECURITY
NATIONAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE FORCE
NDMA
/ NEC
PLANNING
COMMISSION
OTHER MINISTRIES/
DEPARTMENTS
ARMED FORCES
MHA
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
GOVT OF INDIA
NATIONAL DISASTER MITIGATION RESOURCE
CENTRE
STATES/ UTs GOVTs
SDMAs
STATE DISASTER
RESPONSE FORCE
MINISTRIES/
DEPARTMENTS
DEPARTMENT
OF HOME
HOME GUARD
CIVIL DEFENCE
POLICE
DISTRICTS
DEPARTMENTS HOME GUARD CIVIL DEFENCE POLICE & FIRE SERVICES
DDMAs
LOCAL BODIES/ AUTHORITIES COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
FIRE SERVICES

3. 1. The ‘National Authority’ shall have the responsibility for
laying down Policies, Plans and Guidelines for Disaster
Management for ensuring Timely and Effective
Response to disasters (Both Natural & Man Made).
2. Coordinate the Enforcement and Implementation of the
Policy and Plans for Disaster Management.
3. International Assistance and Cooperation.
Plan Approve Coord Monitor Ensure Implementation
CHARTER

4. “The National Vision is, to build a Safer and Disaster
Resilient India, by developing a Holistic, Proactive,
Multi-hazard and Technology-Driven Strategy for DM.
This will be achieved through a Culture of Prevention,
Mitigation and Preparedness to generate, a prompt and
efficient Response at the time of Disasters. The entire
process will Centre-Stage the Community and will be
provided Momentum and Sustenance through Collective
efforts of all Government Agencies and Non-
Governmental Organisations.
VISION

6. NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
CHAIRMAN
(PRIME MINISTER)
VICE CHAIRMAN
CABINET COMMITTEE
ON SECURITY
CABINET COMMITTEE ON MANAGEMENT OF
NATURAL CALAMITIES
POLICIES, PREVENTION, MITIGATION & PREPAREDNESS
MR. K.M.
SINGH
MEMBER
Mr B
BHATTACHARJEE
MEMBER
LT. GEN.
JRB
MEMBER
MR. M.K.
MEMBER
MR. M. S. REDDY
MEMBER
MR. NVC MENON
MEMBER
SECRETARY NDMA
CAPACITY BUILDING, COMMUNICATIONS & NEOC WING DISASTER MANAGEMENT WING
NATIONAL DISASTER MITIGATION RESOURCE CENTRES
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE FORCE
NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF
DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
Mrs. P.J RAO
MEMBER

7. DISASTER MANAGEMENT WING
Financial
Advisor
International
Cooperation
Mitigation &
Preparedness
Policies &
Plans
Media & Public
Preparedness
Plans
Policies
Accounts
& Audits
Finance
Project
Formulation &
Preparedness
Project
Monitoring
Media &
Information
Community
Preparedness

8. CAPACITY BUILDING, COMMUNICATIONS & NEOC
NEOC & CAPACITY BUILDING COMMUNICATIONS,SYS & KM
Operations & Logistics Systems & KM
Communications
Capacity Building
Control
Room
Logistics
Coordina
tion
Strategic
Planning
& Policy
Scenario
Building
Operational
Commns
Logistics
Network
IT &
Systems
Knowledge
Management
& IDRN
Network

9. NATIONAL DISASTER
RESPONSE FORCE

10. NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE FORCE
• NDRF consists of 12 battalions, with 144 self sustaining teams for rendering
effective response to any threatening disaster situation or disaster.
• Four battalions are for natural disasters and four for NBC.
• NBC battalions will also be trained in combating natural disasters.
• The force will be equipped with State of the Art equipment and will be
deployed in anticipatory manner to provide instantaneous response.
• It will work under NDMA and will be located at nine vulnerable locations.
• They will maintain close liaison with the State Governments and will be
available to them automatically, thus, avoiding long procedural delays.
• Four Training Centres have been set up by PMF to train their respective NDRF
Battalions.
• They will also meet the requirement of States/ UTs.
• NDRF Battalions will impart basic training to State Disaster Response Force in
their respective locations.

11. NDRF BNS – REGIONAL MITIGATION RESOURCE CENTRES
(RMRCS) & TRAINING CENTRES
NDRF BNs/ RMRCs
TRAINING CENTRES
APEX TRAINING CENTRE
LEGEND
CHANDIGARH
GR. NOIDA
½
Bn
Each
GANDHINAGAR
PUNE
BHUBANESHWAR
KOLKATA
GUWAHATI
PATNA (SSB)
½ Bn
NAGPUR
LATUR
CHENNAI
HYDERABAD

12. CONSTITUTION OF SPECIALISED SEARCH
AND RESCUE TEAM
Team Commander
(Inspector)
Tech.
Support
(6)
Adm. Support Team
(7)
2 IC/ Ops Officer
(Sub Inspector)
Team B
(6)
Team C
(6)
Team D
(6)
Dog Squad
(3)
Medical
Support
Team
(3)
Team A
(6)
Total – 45 Personnel

13. CONSTITUTION OF SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM FOR
NBC EMERGENCIES
Team Commander
(Inspector)
Information
Officer
(Sub Inspector)
Safety
Officer
(Sub Inspector)
Dy Team
Leader
(Sub Inspector)
Tech.
Support
(4)
Detection &
Assessment
Cum
Evacuation
Team (6)
Rescue
And
Evacuation
Team (6)
Rescue
and
Evacuation
Team (6)
Deconta-
mination
Team
(6)
Medical Unit
(6)
Adm. Support Team (7)
Total – 45 Personnel

14. “For Development to be
Sustainable,
Disaster Mitigation Must be
Built Into
The Planning Process”

15. “EVERY DISASTER
MUST BE TREATED
AS
AN OPPORTUNITY
TO BUILD BACK BETTER”

17. STRATEGIES FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT
1. Change of Focus from Relief Centric to Holistic Approach.
2. Mainstreaming Disaster Management into all National
Developmental Programmes.
3. Empowerment of the Community to face the Disaster.
4. Emphasis on Training, Development of Human Capital and
Capacity Building.
5. Key Role of Educational and Professional Institutions for
Mass Education and Awareness.
6. Upgradation of the Key Responders.

18. STRATEGIES FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT
7. Supporting and Enabling Mechanisms for the Districts
and States.
8. Failsafe Early Warning & Communication Systems.
9. Coordinated, Timely and Effective Response.
10. Involvement of NGOs & Corporate Sectors.
11. Time Bound Action Plan for Earthquakes, Floods &
Cyclones.
12. Pro-active Participation at the Regional and
International Level.

19. 1. Concerned Member of Authority.
2. Concerned Ministry – Representative.
3. Lead/Nodal Organisations/Departments -
Representatives.
4. Project Team (When Study ordered on the
Subject).
5. Advisors/Experts.
6. Leading National (Academic – IITs) Institutions.
Secretarial Support
7. Additional Secretary.
8. Joint Secretary Planning.
9. DDG Strategic Planning.
POLICY FORMULATION
TEAM COMPOSTION