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Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025

Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 The Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 modernizes India’s framework to address rapid urbanization and technological shifts. It introduces a stronger institutional framework to establish Urban Disaster Management Authorities (UDMAs) in state capitals and major cities to manage city-specific risks such as urban flooding and heatwaves. Key Provision Details Technological Integration Mandates a Natio

JALAJ Livelihood Centres: Merging River Conservation with ‘Arth Ganga’

JALAJ Livelihood Centres: Merging River Conservation with ‘Arth Ganga’ On January 28, 2026, the Ministry of Jal Shakti inaugurated 25 JALAJ Livelihood Centres across the Ganga basin. The initiative is a collaboration between the Namami Gange Mission and the Wildlife Institute of India. The programme aims to create a symbiotic relationship between river health and community prosperity. It is linked to the Arth Ganga framework, which promotes livelihood generation from rive

Decarbonising MSMEs: Roadmap for Green Transition

Decarbonising MSMEs: Roadmap for Green Transition NITI Aayog unveiled the roadmap titled “Decarbonising MSMEs: Roadmap for Green Transition” on 21st January 2026. The 10-year action plan aims to guide nearly 69 million MSMEs toward India’s 2070 net-zero target through energy efficiency, green electricity and alternative fuels. Aspect Details Objective The roadmap seeks to support MSMEs in transitioning toward low-carbon growth an

ADEETIE Scheme

ADEETIE Scheme On 15th July 2025, the Union Ministry of Power launched the ADEETIE Scheme at a national rollout event in Panipat, Haryana. The scheme targets energy efficiency improvements in India’s industrial sector, particularly MSME-dominated industrial clusters, and is being implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Aspect Details Full Form ADEETIE stands for Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industrie

Great Nicobar Island Mega-infrastructure Project

Great Nicobar Island Mega-infrastructure Project On 16th February 2026, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) upheld the environmental clearance for the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project. The project aims to transform Great Nicobar Island into a major economic and strategic hub near the Malacca Strait, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. Aspect Details Project Overview The Great Nicobar Project is a planned mega-infrastructure pro

Ken-Betwa River Linking Project

Heatwaves & Lightning: Now National Disasters

Heatwaves & Lightning: Now National Disasters The 16th Finance Commission has recommended the inclusion of heatwaves and lightning in India’s list of nationally notified disasters due to their rising frequency, intensity, and death toll. The move would allow states to utilise funds from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to provide relief and assistance to affected people. What is a “Nationally Notified Disaster”? Aspect Details

National Crisis Management Committee

National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) On 23rd July 2025, the Government of India constituted the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC). The NCMC was established under the Disaster Management Act (Amendment) Act, 2025, which came into force on April 9, 2025. The amendment granted statutory status to bodies such as the NCMC that existed even before the enactment of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. What is NCMC? Aspect Details Full

Tsunami-Ready Villages

Tsunami-Ready Villages Recently, the government announced that India is set to become the first country in the Indian Ocean region to have more than 100 villages certified as tsunami-ready. The milestone reflects India’s growing emphasis on community-based disaster preparedness and coastal resilience. Tsunami-Ready Programme Aspect Details Definition Tsunami-ready villages are coastal communities certified for high levels of tsunami awa

National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS)

National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) The 11th Meeting of the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) was held on 20 January 2026 in New Delhi. The NCDS is constituted under Section 5 of the Dam Safety Act, 2021 and serves as a policy advisory body for the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA). Role and Mandate Area Details Legal Basis Constituted under Section 5 of the Dam Safety Act, 2021. Advisory Role Functions as a polic

National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)

National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) In July 2025, the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) was made the nodal body to deal with major disasters. The body was given statutory status under the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 by inserting Section 8A. Role of NCMC Aspect Details Legal Status Granted statutory status through the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025. Relevant Section Established through

Central Empowered Committee (CEC)

Central Empowered Committee (CEC) On 31st July 2025, the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) recommended the Supreme Court to approve the rationalisation of boundaries of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, including its critical tiger habitat. The CEC is a body constituted by the Supreme Court of India to assist in matters related to environmental conservation and forest protection. About the Central Empowered Committee Feature Details Constit