The Disaster Management Act

Establishment of National Disaster Management Authority

Meetings of National Authority

Appointment of officers and other employees of the National Authority

Powers and functions of National Authority

Constitution of advisory committee by National Authority

Constitution of National Executive Committee

Constitution of sub-committees

Powers and functions of National Executive Committee

National plan

Guidelines for minimum standards of relief

Relief in loan repayment, etc


THE NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY


The National Authority shall recommend
guidelines for the minimum standards of relief to be provided to persons affected by disaster, which shall
include,—

(i) the minimum requirements to be provided in the relief camps in relation to shelter, food,
drinking water, medical cover and sanitation;

(ii) the special provisions to be made for widows and orphans; 

(iii) ex gratia assistance on account of loss of life as also assistance on account of damage to
houses and for restoration of means of livelihood;

(iv) such other relief as may be necessary. 

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