State disaster management authority recast in Telangana

The Telangana government issued fresh orders to reconstitute the Telangana State Disaster Management Authority (TGSDMA) under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The move follows a thorough review of the authority’s existing structure, with the aim of enhancing disaster preparedness and coordination across departments.

The Chief Minister will be Chairperson of the reconstituted authority, with key cabinet ministers, including those handling Revenue, Home, Finance, Health, Irrigation, Roads, and Panchayat Raj, designated as members. The Chief Secretary would be member convener and will also act as the Chief Executive Officer of the authority. A Special Chief Secretary from the Revenue department will be a special invitee.

The notification was issued by the Revenue (Disaster Management-I) department and signed by Special Chief Secretary Arvind Kumar. The restructuring is aimed at strengthening the State’s institutional response to natural and man-made disasters.