Syllabus: General Studies Paper 2

The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary met today 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 NCMC:

• Government of India had set up a Standing National Crisis Management Committee for effective implementation of relief measures in the wake of natural calamities.
• The committee is headed by Cabinet Secretary.It also includes Secretaries of Ministries / Departments and agencies with specific Disaster management responsibilities. 
• The key functions of the committee include (a)oversee the Command, Control and Coordination of the disaster response and (b)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.