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View of the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session of
Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Sansad TV via PTI Photo)
- NEW DELHI — Parliament on Tuesday passed the Disaster Management (Amendment)
Bill 2024 to strengthen the efficient working of the national and state
disaster management authorities.
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- The government also stressed that the legislation will
help states in handling all disasters in a better way.
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- The Rajya Sabha cleared the Disaster Management
(Amendment) Bill 2024 to amend the Disaster Management Act of 2005 by a voice
vote.
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- Several amendments moved by Opposition members were
negated by the House.
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- The government said states faced difficulties in
implementing the Disaster Management Act of 2005. The proposed amendments are
based on the difficulties flagged by states and suggestions given by them.
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- The Bill seeks to specify the roles and responsibilities
of various organisations involved in disaster management and ensure synergy and
uniformity in response.
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- The discussion also saw a significant focus on the
government's response to the disaster in Wayanad, with several opposition
members accusing the Centre of showing inadequate sensitivity.
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- The allegations were refuted by Union Home Minister Amit
Shah in his reply.