Indian & World Geography·Policy Changes
Types of Disasters — Policy Changes
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Entry | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disaster Management Act | 2005 | The Disaster Management Act 2005 provided the first comprehensive legal framework for disaster management in India, establishing institutional mechanisms from national to local levels and defining disasters in legal terms. | Created NDMA, SDMA, and DDMA structures, shifted focus from relief to preparedness and mitigation, and established legal basis for disaster classification and response protocols. |