In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 1 of section 47 of the Disaster Management Act,

## Report on the Establishment of the National Disaster Mitigation Fund **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes two notifications issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on February 5, 2021, regarding disaster management. The first notification (S.O. 563(E)) constitutes the National Disaster Mitigation Fund for projects exclusively for the purpose of mitigation, in accordance with Section 47(1) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The second notification (S.O. 564(E)) appoints February 5, 2021, as the date on which the provisions of subsection 1 of section 47 of the Act shall come into force, pursuant to section 1(3) of the Act. The key finding is the establishment of a dedicated fund and the activation of the relevant section of the Disaster Management Act to facilitate disaster mitigation efforts. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an informative overview of two government notifications pertaining to disaster management, based solely on the provided text. The purpose is to analyze the establishment of the National Disaster Mitigation Fund and the enforcement date of the enabling section of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. **3. Policy Overview:** This report focuses on two new policies. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to establish a National Disaster Mitigation Fund specifically for projects focused on mitigating the impact of disasters and to bring into force the legal provision enabling the fund's establishment. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **New Policy:** The establishment of the National Disaster Mitigation Fund suggests a recognized need to proactively reduce the impact of disasters through dedicated funding. The Disaster Management Act, 2005, provides the legal framework, and this fund aims to translate the Act's intention into tangible mitigation projects. * The appointment of a date to bring provisions of subsection 1 of section 47 into force likely means it was not previously active and the government now sees the need to activate it. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **Notification S.O. 563(E):** Establishes the "National Disaster Mitigation Fund" specifically for "projects exclusively for the purpose of mitigation." The legal basis for this establishment is subsection 1 of section 47 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. * **Notification S.O. 564(E):** Appoints "the 5th day of February, 2021" as the date on which "the provisions of subsection 1 of section 47 of the said Act shall come into force." This indicates that the legal authority to establish and operate the National Disaster Mitigation Fund is now active. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the primary stakeholders include: * The Central Government, specifically the Ministry of Home Affairs. * Organizations and entities involved in disaster mitigation projects. * Potentially, communities and regions vulnerable to disasters who may benefit from projects funded by this new Fund. * Relevant government agencies who will oversee and manage the fund. * The broader public, who are affected by disasters. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** The Ministry of Home Affairs is identified as the responsible body, with "Sanjeev Kumar Jindal, Jt. Secy." signing the notifications. * **Timelines or procedures specified:** The date of February 5, 2021, is specified as the effective date for the relevant section of the Disaster Management Act. The procedure of constitution is under the powers of the Disaster Management Act of 2005 section 47 subsection 1. * **Specifically to the changes:** The immediate implementation aspect is the operationalization of the National Disaster Mitigation Fund, requiring the development of procedures for project application, evaluation, and funding disbursement. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of these changes is to: * **Increase investment in disaster mitigation projects.** * **Reduce the impact of disasters on vulnerable communities and regions.** * **Strengthen the overall disaster management capacity of the country.** * **Provide a dedicated funding stream for proactive disaster preparedness efforts.** **9. Conclusion:** The establishment of the National Disaster Mitigation Fund, coupled with the activation of Section 47(1) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, represents a significant step towards proactive disaster management. This policy provides a dedicated financial mechanism for mitigation projects, ultimately aiming to reduce the devastating effects of disasters and protect vulnerable populations.

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