Parliament Passes Disaster Management Act Amendments: Amit Shah Highlights Reform Benefits

The Indian Parliament amended the Disaster Management Act, with Home Minister Amit Shah emphasizing decentralization and transparency. He criticized the Congress's previous fund management and praised India's enhanced disaster management capabilities. The amendment aims for proactive disaster responses, with significant budget increases and new initiatives to ensure accountability and efficiency.

The Indian Parliament has enacted amendments to the Disaster Management Act, 2024, with Home Minister Amit Shah assuring that these changes will not centralize power or discriminate against states in disaster management efforts.

Shah, addressing the Rajya Sabha during the debate on the bill, criticized the Congress party for its past handling of the Prime Minister's Relief Fund, accusing it of lacking accountability and transparency during the UPA regime.

The amendments aim at fostering comprehensive transparency, trust, credibility, and accountability, transitioning from reactive to proactive disaster management approaches. Shah highlighted significant budget increases for disaster management and India's notable global standing in tackling disasters.

(With inputs from agencies.)