New Delhi, March 26 -- The Rajya Sabha approved the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, marking its final passage through Parliament. The amendment aims to enhance coordination among the Centre, State governments, Panchayats, and citizens in disaster management while ensuring decentralization of power.

The Union Home Minister responded to the discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Following the discussion, the bill was passed by the Parliament.

During the discussion, the Minister emphasized that the amendment aims to integrate the Centre, State governments, Panchayats, and citizens into disaster management efforts, without centralizing power. The bill shifts the approach from reactive to...