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?
- AThe Union Minister of Home Affairs
- The Prime Minister of IndiaCevap
- CThe Cabinet Secretary of India
- DThe Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Cevap
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.
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Statutory Leadership of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)