With reference to State Authority, which of the following statements i...
Incorrect Statement about State Authority
Background:
The State Disaster Management Act, 2005 was enacted to provide for disaster management at the national, state, and district levels. The Act defines a State Authority to be responsible for the implementation of policies and plans for disaster management within the state.
Incorrect Statement:
The State Authority is entrusted with the responsibility of appropriate allocation of funds to the District Authorities.
Explanation:
This statement is incorrect. The State Authority is responsible for preparing the State Disaster Management Plan, which includes the allocation of resources, both financial and otherwise, to various departments and agencies involved in disaster management. However, it is the District Authority that is responsible for the allocation of funds to various local bodies and other agencies for the purpose of disaster management. The District Authority is also responsible for the implementation of the State Disaster Management Plan at the district level.
Correct Statement:
It is the duty of the State Authority to give effect to the policies and directions of the Central Authority. The State Authority is responsible for the implementation of the State Disaster Management Plan, which includes the following:
- Preparation of the State Disaster Management Plan
- Coordination and monitoring of disaster management activities in the state
- Training and capacity building of various departments and agencies involved in disaster management
- Ensuring the availability of resources, both financial and otherwise, for disaster management activities
- Formulation of guidelines and procedures for the response to different types of disasters
- Maintenance of a database of resources and personnel available for disaster management
- Promotion of public awareness and education on disaster management
- Review and assessment of the effectiveness of disaster management activities in the state.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B, only statement 2 is incorrect.
With reference to State Authority, which of the following statements i...
The State Authority is responsible for giving effect to the policy and directions of the Central Authority. It provides legal services like the Central Authority and conducts Lok Adalats. While undertaking legal aid programmes, it also performs other functions of the State Authority fixed by way of regulations. To utilise the funds and make appropriate allocation of funds to the State Authorities and District Authorities is the function of the Central Authority and not of the State Authority, so option 2 is incorrect.