Published on: December 8, 2022
National Crisis Management Committee
National Crisis Management Committee
Why in news?
The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) met 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.
Highlights:
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.
- Head: Cabinet Secretary.
- Current Chairmen: Shri Rajiv Gauba
- On the constitution of such a committee, the Agriculture Secretary shall provide all necessary information to and seek directions.
- Composition of the Committee:-
- Cabinet Secretary Chairman
- Secretary to Prime Minister Member,
- Secretary (Ministry of Home Affairs) Member,
- Secretary (MCD) Member,
- Director (IB) Member, Secretary (R&AW) Member,
- Secretary (Agri & Cooperation.)
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Co-opted Member, An officer of Cabinet Secretariat. Convenor
