Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2024
Legislative action — a bill, act, or amendment that creates or modifies the legal framework. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
Summary
Amendments to the Disaster Management Act 2005 to establish a comprehensive disaster database, create Urban Disaster Management Authorities, and improve coordination mechanisms between central and state disaster management bodies.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Historical Record
Published Friday, 9 August 2024
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Net-zero target: 2070
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right