Section 36. Responsibilities of Ministries or Departments of Government of India

36. Responsibilities of Ministries or Departments of Government of India. —It shall be the responsibility of every Ministry or Department of the Government of India to— (a) take measures necessary for prevention of disasters, mitigation, preparedness and capacitybuilding in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the National Authority; (b) integrate into its development plans and projects, the measures for prevention or mitigation of disasters in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the National Authority; (c) respond effectively and promptly to any threatening disaster situation or disaster in accordance with the guidelines of the National Authority or the directions of the National Executive Committee in this behalf; 1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2025, s. 18, for "coordination of actions" (w.e.f. 9-4-2025).