Section 8 of DMA : Section 8: Constitution Of National Executive Committee

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a cyclone is forecasted to hit the eastern coast of India. In response to this impending disaster, the Central Government issues a notification under Section 3(1) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, declaring the situation as a disaster.

Following this, as per Section 8(1), the Central Government immediately sets up a National Executive Committee (NEC) to support the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in managing the disaster's aftermath.

The NEC is formed with high-ranking officials such as the Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs as the Chairperson and includes other Secretaries from various relevant ministries like Defence, Health, and Environment. Their expertise is crucial for a coordinated response to the disaster.

As the cyclone approaches, the Chairperson of the NEC may call upon experts in meteorology from the State Government to join a meeting, as per Section 8(3), to provide insights on the cyclone's trajectory and potential impact. This helps in formulating effective evacuation and relief strategies.

Throughout the disaster management process, the NEC follows protocols and procedures laid out by the Central Government, ensuring a systematic and efficient response to the cyclone, as indicated in Section 8(4).