The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, empowers state governments to create Urban Disaster Management Authorities (UDA) for state capitals and cities with municipal corporations. These UDAs will be headed by the Municipal Commissioner and include the District Collector as vice-chairperson. The UDAs will be responsible for preparing and implementing disaster manageme
Key Changes and the Role of the Municipal Commissioner:
UDMA Formation:
The bill enables state governments to establish UDMAs in specific urban areas.
Chairperson:
The Municipal Commissioner will be the chairperson of the UDMA, leading disaster management efforts in their jurisdiction.
District Collector as Vice-Chairperson:
The District Collector will serve as the vice-chairperson, ensuring coordination between urban and district-level disaster management efforts.
Disaster Management Plan:
The UDMA, under the leadership of the Municipal Commissioner, will be responsible for preparing and implementing the disaster management plan for their area.
The Purpose of these Changes:
Enhanced Urban Disaster Preparedness:
By establishing UDMAs, the bill aims to improve disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation capabilities in urban areas.
Proactive Planning:
The UDMAs will be responsible for proactive planning, including disaster risk assessments and the development of specific urban disaster management plans.
Strengthened Coordination:
The inclusion of the District Collector as vice-chairperson ensures coordination with district-level disaster management efforts.
Focus on Urban Specifics:
The UDMA structure allows for the development of disaster management plans tailored to the unique challenges and vulnerabilities of urban environments.
In essence, the amendment empowers Municipal Commissioners to lead urban disaster management efforts, ensuring that cities are better prepared to respond to and recover from disasters.
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