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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 Constituted By Constituted by the Supreme Court of India. Year of Formation Formed in 2002. Landmark Case Constituted in the case of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India. Reconstitution Reconstituted on 8 December 2023.…
15 May, 2026
Disaster Management India
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 insertion of Section 8A. Nodal Role Acts as the nodal body for handling major disasters and national-level crisis coordination. Core Function Handles crisis command, immediate response, and coordination among key government agencies during major disasters. NDMA vs. NCMC…
12 May, 2026
Disaster Management India
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 policy advisory body for the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA). Policy Framework Recommends policies, guidelines, and regulations to ensure uniform dam safety standards across India.…
11 May, 2026
Disaster Management India
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 awareness, preparedness, and response capacity. Certification Agency Certification is awarded under the Tsunami Ready Programme of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). Nature of Initiative A voluntary and community-driven initiative involving local communities, leaders, and disaster management agencies. India’s Progress India already…
07 May, 2026
Disaster Management India
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 Form NCMC stands for National Crisis Management Committee. Legal Basis Constituted under the Disaster Management Act (Amendment) Act, 2025. Statutory Status The amendment granted formal legal recognition to the NCMC. Main…
05 May, 2026
Disaster Management India
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 Definition Disasters officially recognised by the Union government for financial assistance under SDRF and NDRF. Funding Support Inclusion allows predictable and formula-based funding for disaster relief and response. Existing Disasters Current SDRF list includes cyclones,…
04 May, 2026
Disaster Management India
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 project at the southern tip of India’s Great Nicobar Island in the Andaman Sea. Project Aim The project aims to develop Great Nicobar Island as a major economic and strategic hub. Location Advantage It is located close to…
20 April, 2026
Disaster Management India
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 project at the southern tip of India’s Great Nicobar Island in the Andaman Sea. Project Aim The project aims to develop Great Nicobar Island as a major economic and strategic hub. Location Advantage It is located close to…
20 April, 2026
Disaster Management India
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 and align them with India’s net-zero emissions target for 2070. Core Transition Levers The action plan focuses on energy efficiency, green electricity, and alternative fuels. Export Competitiveness Decarbonisation is considered necessary to maintain export competitiveness against emerging global standards such…
19 April, 2026
Disaster Management India
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 Industries & Establishments. Nodal Ministry The scheme is under the Ministry of Power. Implementing Agency The scheme is being implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Duration The scheme will run from FY 2025-26 to FY 2027-28.…
19 April, 2026
Disaster Management India
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 river conservation instead of treating conservation and economic development as separate goals. Key Feature Details Arth Ganga Framework JALAJ is a flagship model under Arth Ganga, seeking to generate economic…
14 April, 2026
Disaster Management India
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 National Disaster Database and integrates AI/ML models under Mission Mausam, enabling seven-day advance predictions for floods, cyclones, and extreme weather. Institutional Reforms The High-Level Committee is granted statutory status to oversee financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund and Mitigation Fund. Financial…
10 April, 2026
Disaster Management India
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