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The Centre has formed a high-level committee chaired by Amit Shah to oversee disaster management efforts. The panel includes key ministers like Nirmala Sitharaman and Shivraj Chouhan for a multi-sectoral approach. It aims to strengthen India’s preparedness for floods, pandemics, and industrial accidents. The committee will also review state-level readiness and implement risk reduction strategies.

Key Points: Amit Shah Leads High-Level Disaster Management Committee with Key Ministers

  • Amit Shah chairs committee overseeing Disaster Management Act 2005
  • Includes Nirmala Sitharaman and Shivraj Chouhan for policy coordination
  • Aims to enhance preparedness for floods, pandemics, and industrial accidents
  • Strengthens long-term risk reduction and state-level readiness
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Centre forms High-Level Committee for disaster management oversight

Centre forms a high-powered committee under Amit Shah with Nirmala Sitharaman and Shivraj Chouhan to strengthen disaster preparedness and response.

"This committee ensures a multi-sectoral approach to disaster management, crucial for India’s resilience. – Ministry of Home Affairs"

New Delhi, April 30

The Central government on Wednesday constituted a High-Level Committee under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and three others as its members to oversee matters related to the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

The committee includes Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery as its members.

The committee has been constituted exercising the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 8B of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), a Ministry of Home Affairs notification mentions.

The constitution of the committee aims at strengthening national preparedness and response under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

This committee plays a critical role in guiding policy decisions and ensuring coordinated efforts among various ministries and agencies during times of disaster. Its formation is aimed at enhancing the country's resilience to both natural and man-made disasters, including floods, earthquakes, pandemics, and industrial accidents.

By bringing together key figures from finance, agriculture, and planning, the committee ensures a multi-sectoral approach to disaster management. This is particularly significant given the increasing frequency and impact of extreme weather events and other emergencies, which require timely resource allocation, robust planning, and effective mitigation strategies.

Officials say the panel will also oversee the implementation of long-term risk reduction measures and review the readiness of states and Union Territories, reinforcing India's national disaster response mechanism.

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is a welcome move! After seeing how Kerala floods and Odisha cyclones affected people, we need strong coordination at national level. Hope this committee ensures faster response and better resource allocation. 👍
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Rahul S.
Good initiative but implementation matters most. Our disaster response is often delayed due to bureaucratic hurdles. Hope this committee cuts through red tape and actually helps people on ground.
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Anjali M.
Why no representation from scientists or disaster management experts? Only politicians in the committee. We need technical experts who understand climate change impacts better.
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Vikram J.
With increasing heatwaves and unpredictable monsoons, this committee is much needed. But they should focus on prevention too - better urban planning, early warning systems. Jai Hind!
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Sanjay P.
Hope they learn from past mistakes. During COVID, migrant workers suffered badly. Disaster management should include special plans for vulnerable groups - farmers, laborers, elderly.
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Neha T.
Good team selection - finance minister for funds, agriculture minister for farmer issues. But they should regularly update citizens about their work. Transparency is key!

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