Disaster Management Act, 2005 (DMA 2005) | Act Analysis

Key Concepts & Structural Highlights

NDMA headed by the Prime Minister of India; SDMAs headed by Chief Ministers.
Section 51-60: Penalties for obstructing disaster response officers or spreading false alarm.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) specialized relief force.

Establishes emergency executive authority and disaster relief entitlements during national crises.

Educational Study Note:

Binding across all Ministries, State Governments, and local municipal authorities.

Official Reference: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)