1. What is the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)?
The NDRF is a fund established by the central government to provide financial assistance for major disasters. It covers 100% of the relief and recovery expenses for such events.
2. What is the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)?
The SDRF is a state-level fund set up to manage smaller incidents and disasters. The central government contributes 75% of the SDRF, while the state government covers the remaining 25%.
3. How are NDRF and SDRF funded?
The central government provides full funding for NDRF and contributes 75% to the SDRF. State governments contribute the remaining 25% to the SDRF. Additional funding can come from donations, international aid, and other sources.
4. What qualifies as a ‘calamity of a severe nature’?
A calamity is considered of severe nature if it causes significant loss of life, property, and infrastructure, and is beyond the state government’s capacity to handle. The Central government may classify it as such based on recommendations from the Inter Ministerial Central Team (IMCT).
5. Is there a legal definition of “National Calamity”?
No, the Disaster Management Act, 2005 does not define “National Calamity.” The term is often used by the media and public to describe major disasters, but the official term used is “calamity of a severe nature.”
Generally,after the state fund is exhausted ,the national fund is used if necessity. It’s called a national disaster in that case.
6. Can a state request a disaster to be declared as a national disaster?
Yes, state governments can request the central government to declare a disaster as a national disaster or calamity of severe nature. This request is evaluated based on the disaster’s impact and other criteria.
7. What role does the Inter Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) play in disaster management?
The IMCT assesses the situation on the ground and makes recommendations to the central government regarding the classification and required response to a disaster.
8. Can international aid be used for disaster relief in India?
Yes, international aid can supplement both the NDRF and SDRF, providing additional resources for disaster relief and recovery efforts.
SRIRAM’s
Share:
Get a call back
Fill the below form to get free counselling for UPSC Civil Services exam preparation
