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Bill on disaster management gets Lok Sabha nod after 3-hour debate

IndiaTimes Thursday, 12 December 2024
The Lok Sabha passed the Disaster Management Amendment Bill 2024, aiming to strengthen disaster preparedness and response. Home Minister Amit Shah praised the bill's proactive approach. Opposition MPs raised concerns about overlapping authority and inadequate state funding for disaster relief, while also questioning the absence of senior ministers during the debate.
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