Functions

An SDMA has the responsibility for laying down policies and plans for disaster management in the state. Its functions include the following:

1. To lay down the state disaster management policy.

2. To approve the State Plan in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the NDMA.

3. To approve the disaster management plans prepared by the departments of the government of the state.

4. To lay down guidelines to be followed by the departments of the government of the state for the purposes of integration of measures for prevention of disasters and mitigation in their development plans and projects and provide necessary technical assistance thereof.

5. To coordinate the implementation of the State Plan.

6. To recommend provision of funds for mitigation and preparedness measures.

7. To review the development plans of the different departments of the state and ensure that prevention and mitigation measures are integrated therein.

8. To review the measures being taken for mitigation, capacity building and preparedness by the departments of the government of the state and issue such guidelines as may be necessary.