Context: The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary met recently and reviewed preparedness of Central Ministries/Agencies, and State/Union Territory Governments to review preparedness for the possible cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal.
About National Crisis Management Committee:
It is a committee set up by the Government of India in the wake of a natural calamity for effective coordination and implementation of relief measures and operations.
It is headed by Cabinet Secretary.
On the constitution of such a committee, the Agriculture Secretary shall provide all necessary information to and seek directions.
It has been constituted in the Cabinet Secretariat.
Key functions:
Oversee the Command, Control and Coordination of the disaster response.
Give direction to the Crisis Management Group (CMG) as deemed necessary.
Composition:
Cabinet Secretary (Chairperson).
Secretaries of Ministries / Departments and agencies with specific Disaster management responsibilities.
