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NDMA Invites Online Nominations for Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2027

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has invited online applications for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2027. Applications can be submitted through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal, awards.gov.in, till September 30. Sharing more details in this regard, an official spokesperson said that the annual award has been instituted to recognise and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service of individuals and organisations in the field of disaster management. The award is announced every year on January 23, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Only Indian citizens and Indian institutions are eligible to apply for…
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Disaster Management Amendment Act Comes into Force, Empowers NDMA and States

Disaster Management Amendment Act Comes into Force, Empowers NDMA and States

New Delhi, April 9, 2025: The Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 officially came into effect on Wednesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced through a gazette notification.“In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 (10 of 2025), the Central Government hereby appoints the 9th day of April, 2025 as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force,” the notification stated.The law amends the Disaster Management Act of 2005, expanding the role of disaster authorities and giving statutory status to key committees such…
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