Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act No. 53 of 2005). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the effective management of disasters and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Disasters Institution Offences/penalties Special fund Basic legislation Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Abstract This Act lays down institutional and coordination mechanisms for effective disaster management at the national, state, and district levels. Full text English Website lawmin.nic.in References - Legislation Implemented by Disaster Management (National Institute of Disaster Management) Rules, 2006 (53 of 2005). Legislation | India | 2006 Keyword: Disasters, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Rules, 2007. Legislation | India | 2007 Keyword: Disasters, Institution, Offences/penalties, Special fund Source: FAO, FAOLEX