Department of Disaster Management
Government department in Kerala
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The Disaster Management Department is an administrative department of the Government of Kerala. It is responsible for disaster management policy, coordination, preparedness, response, and risk reduction in Kerala.[1] It has its headquarters in Kerala Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram.
- V.D. Satheesan, Minister for Disaster Management
- Jeevan Babu, IAS, Special Secretary to Government, Disaster Management
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Kerala |
| Headquarters | Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
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Parent department | Government of Kerala |
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| Website | sdma |
Leadership
The department is headed by the Minister for Disaster Management, a member of the Kerala Council of Ministers. The administrative head of the department is the Secretary to Government, Disaster Management Department, who is responsible for the department's day-to-day administration and implementation of government policies.
As of 2026, the portfolio of Disaster Management is held by V. D. Satheesan, the Chief Minister of Kerala.[2][3]
Functions
The department is responsible for:[1][4][5][6][7][8]
- Disaster management policy and coordination.
- Relief and rehabilitation measures arising from natural calamities.
- Administration of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and other disaster relief funds.
- Financial assistance and relief grants related to disasters.
- Coordination of preparedness, emergency response, and recovery measures.
- Administrative support for the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) and the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC).
- Restoration of public infrastructure damaged by natural disasters.[9][10][11]