- Apex statutory body for Disaster Management in India.
- Formed under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
- Mandate – To lay down the policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management. India envisions the development of an ethos of Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness and Response.
- National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister.
- State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) headed by respective Chief Ministers