The MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) is the 'Nodal Ministry' for the management of the natural disasters in India. It is headquartered in New Delhi. The PM of India is the chairman of the NDMA. It has five members. Functions of the NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority): • Lay down policies on disaster management. • Approval to the National Plan in response to the disasters. • Approval to the plans made by the Ministries or Departments of the Government of India as per the national plan. • Lay down the guidelines for the prevention of the disaster or the mitigation of its effects. These guidelines must be followed by the different Ministries or Departments of the Government of India. • To issue the guidelines that need to be followed by the State Authorities while making the State Plan to tackle disasters. • Recommend the outlay of funds to mitigate the impact of natural disasters. • Coordinate the enforcement and implementation of the disaster management policy and plans. • To take appropriate measures in order to mitigate, prevent, or prepare the capacity building for dealing with threatening disaster situations. • To make the policies and guidelines for the functioning of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM). • Provide needful support to the neighbouring countries during major disasters as decided by the central government.