National Crisis Management Committee Constituted

On 23rd July 2025, the Government of India constituted the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) under the recently amended Disaster Management Act, to address disasters with national ramifications.

Key Highlights

  • The NCMC was set up under the Disaster Management Act (Amendment) Act, 2025, which came into force on April 9, 2025.
  • This amendment grants statutory status to bodies like the NCMC, which existed even before the 2005 Act was enacted.
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Disaster Management National Crisis Management Committee (Procedure) Rules, 2025 on Wednesday.

Composition of the NCMC

  • Chairperson: Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan.
  • Members:
    • Home Secretary
    • Defence Secretary
    • Secretary (Coordination), Cabinet ....
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