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Under the statutory framework established by the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is laid down as the nodal statutory body for policy layout and coordination of disaster management in India. Who among the following serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority?

  1. A
    The Union Minister of Home Affairs
  2. The Prime Minister of IndiaAnswer
  3. C
    The Cabinet Secretary of India
  4. D
    The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

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The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority.
Under Section 3(2)(a) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) consists of a Chairperson and up to nine other members nominated by the Chairperson. The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairperson of the NDMA.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the governing statute for disaster management in India.
The relevant legislation is the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
Statutory non-constitutional bodies derive their composition and authority directly from their enabling enactments.
2
Analyze Section 3 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 regarding NDMA establishment and leadership.
Section 3(2)(a) specifies that the Authority consists of a Chairperson who is the Prime Minister of India ex-officio.
This top-tier leadership ensures cross-ministerial authority and rapid executive mobilization during national emergencies.

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Statutory Leadership of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
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Statutory Bodies, Citizen Charters, RTI, and Public Policy Governance

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