(THE GIST OF PIB) National Crises Management Committee

(OCTOBER-2025)

National Crises Management Committee

Recently, the Cabinet Secretary chaired a meeting of the National Crises Management Committee (NCMC) to review preparedness for the impending cyclone in Bay of Bengal.

About National Crises Management Committee:

It is established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 by the central government.
The committee shall be the apex body for dealing with the situation arising out of a major disaster.

Composition of National Crises Management Committee:

Chairperson: It is headed by the cabinet secretary.
Members: Members will constitute the Union Home Secretary, Defence Secretary, secretary (co-ordination), cabinet secretariat and member and head of department, the National Disaster Management Authority.
The chairperson of the NCMC can co-opt experts or officers from central/state governments or any organisation, based on the nature of the crisis.

Role of National Crisis Management Committee:

It shall evaluate preparedness to respond to any threatening disaster situation, emerging disaster situation or disaster and give directions, where necessary, for enhancing such preparedness.
It shall coordinate and monitor actions of the concerned ministries or departments of the government of India, state governments, national authority, state authorities, governmental and non-governmental organisations in relation to disaster response.
It shall give directions as may be necessary for the proper coordination and monitoring of disaster response in the country.