Which of the following government bodies is responsible for disaster response and management at the national level in India?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation
· The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex statutory body for disaster management in India.
· It is responsible for laying down policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management to ensure a timely and effective response to disasters.
· It was established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
Information Booster
· The NDMA is headed by the Prime Minister of India as its Chairperson.
· At the operational level, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is the specialized force constituted for the purpose of specialist response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster.
Additional Knowledge
· SDRF (b): Stands for State Disaster Response Force. These are forces constituted by individual state governments for disaster response at the state level.
· NITI Aayog (a): The National Institution for Transforming India; it is a public policy think tank and is not directly responsible for disaster response operations.
· IRDA (d): The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority; it regulates the insurance and reinsurance industries in India.