Disaster management bill passed in Lok Sabha amid Oppn uproar
Hindustan Times|December 13, 2024
The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday despite strong criticism from Opposition members.
Vrinda Tulsian
Disaster management bill passed in Lok Sabha amid Oppn uproar

The bill, introduced by Union home minister Amit Shah in August, was tabled for consideration and passing by minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai on Wednesday, sparking a two-day debate involving 50 MPs.

Rai responded to the debate with an hour-long speech. "The government is wholeheartedly committed to strengthening every department concerned for effective disaster management by enabling greater coordination in administrative procedures," he said.

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