National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) — Policy Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Disaster Management Act Amendment	2009	Key amendments to the Disaster Management Act 2005 were made to strengthen NDMA's coordination powers and clarify the roles of different agencies in disaster management. The amendments enhanced the authority's ability to coordinate with state governments and provided clearer guidelines for fund allocation and resource mobilization during disasters.	These amendments strengthened the institutional framework for disaster management and improved coordination mechanisms between different levels of government, enhancing NDMA's effectiveness in policy implementation and emergency response.