Karur Incident
Disaster Management Act, 2005
▪ Introduction: A law enacted after the 2004 Tsunami disaster.
▪ Objective: To integrate disaster prevention, preparedness, relief, and recovery.
▪ Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) – Prime Minister
▪ Chairman of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) – Chief Minister
▪ Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) – District Collector
▪ Emergency Funds – National (NDRF), State (SDRF).
