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Kerala State Disaster Management Authority
കേരള സംസ്ഥാന ദുരന്ത നിവാരണ അതോറിറ്റി
Agency overview
FormedMay 4, 2007; 19 years ago (2007-05-04)
JurisdictionGovernment of Kerala
HeadquartersThiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
MottoTowards a Safer State
Minister responsible
Agency executives
Parent department
Disaster Management Department, Government of Kerala
Child agency
  • State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)
Key document
Websitesdma.kerala.gov.in

The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) is a government agency in the Indian state of Kerala. Established in 2007, the agency is responsible for disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery in the state.[1][2] [3][4]It is a statutory body constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and functions under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister of Kerala.[5]

History

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The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) was constituted on 4 May 2007 through S.R.O. No. 395/2007 under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The present composition of the authority was notified through S.R.O. No. 583/2013 dated 17 July 2013.[6][7]

Functions and responsibilities

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The KSDMA functions under the Distaster Management Department of the Government of Kerala.[8]

Composition

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SDMA is constituted of a chairperson and ten members:[9][10][6]

Constituent Role
Chief Minister of Kerala Chairperson
Minister for Revenue Vice Chairperson
Minister for Agriculture Member
Chief Secretary of Kerala Chief Executive Officer
Secretary, Disaster Management Department Convener
Secretary, Home Department Member
Head of Kerala State Emergency Operations Centre Member Secretary

State Executive Committee (SEC)

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The State Executive Committee of KSDMA handles the day-to-day disaster management activities in Kerala under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and the Kerala State Disaster Management Rules, 2007.[11]

  • Chief Secretary of Kerala - CEO (Ex-officio)
  • Additional Chief Secretary (Home) - member
  • Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) - member
  • Additional Chief Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) - member
  • Principal Secretary (Revenue/Disaster Management) - Convenor (Ex-officio)

Kerala State Emergency Operations Centre

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The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) is the research, technical, and emergency coordination wing of the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority. It functions under the direct control of the Secretary to Government (Revenue and Distaster Management), and headed by Member Secretary & Head of SEOC. The SEOC is tasked with disaster preparedness, planning, and response activities across Kerala, and it is the technical wing of the KSDMA.[12][13][14][15]

The responsibilities of the SEOC are as follows:

  • Updating hazard and vulnerability assessments
  • Preparing State and District Disaster Management Plans
  • Supporting early warning systems
  • Coordinating emergency response activities
  • Monitoring drought situations
  • Carrying out disaster risk reduction studies
  • Conducting training in disaster management

The State Emergency Operations Centre has the following specialised divisions;

  • Fusion Centre
  • Drought Monitoring Cell
  • GIS and Risk Lab
  • IT & Communication Centre
  • Planning Group
  • Capacity Building and Projects Group
  • Administration Division

District Disaster Management Authorities

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There are District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) in each of the 14 districts of Kerala under the chairmanship of the respective District Collectors. These authorities coordinate and oversee disaster management activities at the district level.

State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)

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The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was formed by the Government of Kerala through GO (Ms) No. 262/2012/Home dated 17 October 2012 and GO (Rt) No. 2421/2013/Home dated 31 August 2013. The Rapid Response and Rescue Force (RRRF) based at Pandikkad in Malappuram district, the force has a strength of 100 personnel. It is headed by a Superintendent of Police (SP) and functions under the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), who is a member of the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority. SDRF units are deployed in the Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kannur police ranges, and personnel receive training from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).[16].[17]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Desk, DC Web (2025-01-22). "Kerala Launches Advanced Disaster Risk Warning System 'KaWaChaM'". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2026-05-23. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2026-03-21). "Temperatures to rise 2°C to 3°C above normal in Kerala, warns KSDMA". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-05-23. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "Kerala Yellow Alert: KSDMA Warns Against Fake Climate News". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  4. ^ desk, TNIE online (2026-05-20). "Kerala deploys eight NDRF teams ahead of expected monsoon arrival next week". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-05-23. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2024-07-05). "Kerala CM asks departments to follow 'Orange Book' on disaster management". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-05-23. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ a b "Kerala's Disaster Management Initiative: An Analytical Study Of Pre And Post Tsunami" (PDF). International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT).
  7. ^ "State Disaster Management Plan, 2016" (PDF).
  8. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2024-12-10). "Kerala seeks higher tax share, more allocation for disaster management". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-05-23. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ "SDMA Members - Kerala State Disaster Management Authority". 2018-10-27. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  10. ^ Mohan, Shainu (2026-03-26). "KSDMA refutes Centre's 'unavailed disaster funds' claim". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  11. ^ "SEC - Kerala State Disaster Management Authority". 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  12. ^ Shaji, K. A. (2025-01-22). "Kerala sets another example of disaster preparedness with a coordinated early warning system". Down To Earth. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
  13. ^ Kallungal, Dhinesh (2022-06-02). "SEOC's fusion centre is the heart of disaster management operations". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
  14. ^ "Kerala: Emergency operations centre rises to new level during the floods". The Times of India. 2019-09-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
  15. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2025-01-20). "KaWaCHaM disaster risk warning system to be launched on Tuesday". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-05-24. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  16. ^ "Where was the police disaster team?". The Times of India. 2017-12-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  17. ^ "SDRF - Kerala State Disaster Management Authority". 2018-11-17. Retrieved 2026-05-23.