National Crises Management Committee:
The Cabinet Secretary chaired a meeting of the National Crises Management Committee (NCMC) to review preparedness for the impending cyclone in Bay of Bengal.
- It is established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 by the central government.
- The committee shall be the apex body for dealing with the situation arising out of a major disaster.
- Composition of National Crises Management Committee:
- It is headed by the cabinet secretary.
- Members will constitute the Union Home Secretary, Defence Secretary, secretary (co-ordination), cabinet secretariat and member and head of department, the National Disaster Management Authority.
- The chairperson of the NCMC can co-opt experts or officers from central/state governments or any organisation, based on the nature of the crisis.
- It shall evaluate preparedness to respond to any threatening disaster situation, emerging disaster situation or disaster and give directions, where necessary, for enhancing such preparedness.
- It shall coordinate and monitor actions of the concerned ministries or departments of the government of India, state governments, national authority, state authorities, governmental and non-governmental organisations in relation to disaster response.
- It shall give directions as may be necessary for the proper coordination and monitoring of disaster response in the country.
