NDMA, Government Body Which Sends Emergency Alerts During Disasters

The body is responsible for framing policies, laying down guidelines and best-practices for coordinating with the State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA's) to ensure timely and effective response to disasters.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is an official body which lays down policies for disaster management. The disaster management body was formed in 2005 under the Disaster Management Act. It is headed by the Prime Minister.

The body is responsible for framing policies, laying down guidelines and best-practices for coordinating with the State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA's) to ensure timely and effective response to disasters.