Only Karnataka has set up Urban Disaster Management Authority for Bengaluru
The Standing Committee on Home Affairs examined India's disaster management framework to address vulnerabilities to natural and man-made hazards. This matters to citizens as it covers safety, urban planning, and financial support during and after disasters.
Ministry of Home Affairs; State Governments; Urban Local Bodies; NDMA; Citizens in urban and flood-prone areas (Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Bengaluru).
- Revision of the National Policy on Disaster Management (2009) and National Disaster Management Plan (2016) to reflect new risks and 2025 Act amendments.
- Constitution of Urban Disaster Management Authorities (UDMA) in all eligible areas, noting that only Karnataka has done so for Bengaluru.
- Implementation of 16th Finance Commission recommendations, including adding heatwaves and lightning to notified disasters and capping fund releases based on unspent balances.
- Standardization of Post Disaster Needs Assessments (PDNAs) and sector-specific guidelines for rebuilding housing and infrastructure.
- Development of multi-hazard early-warning platforms using AI, radars, and satellite data, along with mandatory disaster risk impact assessments for major infrastructure projects.
- Investment in urban drainage, earthquake-resilient infrastructure, and restoration of wetlands and natural drainage channels.
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Document details
| Official title | Disaster Management |
| Source body | Parliamentary Standing Committee reports (via PRS Legislative Research) |
| Reference number | disaster-management |
| Status | closed (committee_report) |
| Year | — |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |