Delhi Disaster Management Authority

What Delhi Disaster Management Authority does

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is a statutory government body established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, operating under the Government of NCT of Delhi to plan, coordinate, and implement disaster prevention, mitigation, and response measures across the National Capital Territory. The authority is chaired by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi with the Chief Minister as co-chairperson, and operates an apex coordination model that binds together Delhi Fire Service, Delhi Police, DDA, PWD, Delhi Jal Board, NDRF, Civil Defence, Indian Army, and MCD under a unified disaster management command structure.

DDMA's core service portfolio spans disaster preparedness and response across earthquake, fire, flood, heatwave, and pandemic scenarios. Its principal operational components include an Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) as the coordination hub, a Training and Capacity Building program for officials and communities, an awareness-generation platform for public safety messaging, and seasonal/incident-specific programs including the Heat Action Plan, monsoon/flood management with Quick Reaction Teams across all 13 districts, and the DEMEx earthquake preparedness exercise. The underlying technology stack is anchored by a Disaster Management Information System supporting district-level implementation through 13 district magistrates and dedicated district offices.

DDMA is funded entirely through Government of NCT of Delhi budget allocations and provides all services free of charge to citizens; it has no commercial pricing model, no equity, and no external investors. Quantifiable operational outcomes include an 83% reduction in waterlogging-prone locations (from 194 to 34) and an 85% reduction in repeated flooding locations (from 53 to 8) over a two-year window. Recent strategic activity has centred on a ₹21,000 crore in-principle-approved urban flood mitigation plan, a dedicated command-and-control headquarters at 33 Shamnath Marg, expansion of fire safety enforcement to all multi-storey buildings, and large-scale regulatory actions including eviction notices to 310 Yamuna Bazar structures and inspections of 923 coaching centres.

Name

Delhi Disaster Management Authority

Legal name

Delhi Disaster Management Authority

Website

https://ddma.delhi.gov.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is a statutory government body that plans, coordinates, and implements disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response across all 13 districts of Delhi for floods, heatwaves, fires, earthquakes, and other emergencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Disaster Management Services

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) (BPADADAB)

Keywords

• Disaster management services
• Emergency response coordination
• Flood mitigation planning
• Heatwave preparedness programs
• Fire safety enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: DDMA is funded through Government of NCT of Delhi budget allocations for disaster management, emergency response, and preparedness activities

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is a statutory government body that plans, coordinates, and implements disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and response measures across Delhi. Its core services include flood and monsoon management, heatwave response, fire safety enforcement, earthquake preparedness, COVID-19 management coordination, and community-level training and awareness programs delivered through district magistrates and partner departments.

Product overview

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is a government disaster management authority that operates as a platform of coordinated services rather than a commercial product. The core offering includes disaster preparedness and response services spanning earthquakes, fires, floods, and heatwaves. Key operational components include the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) for coordination, Training and Capacity Building programs, and various awareness generation initiatives. DDMA also manages time-bound programs like the COVID-19 response and seasonal initiatives such as Heat Action Plan and Monsoon/Flood Management, with support services including safety tips dissemination and regulatory compliance enforcement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Disaster Management Services Comprehensive disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation services covering earthquakes, fires, floods, and other emergencies for the residents and government of Delhi, coordinated centrally by DDMA.
• Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) Central coordination hub for emergency response operations that connects line departments, district magistrates, and partner agencies during disasters in Delhi.
• Heat Action Plan Heatwave preparedness and response measures including cooling centers, mobile heat-relief units, ORS distribution, and coordination with health infrastructure and Delhi Jal Board hydration support for vulnerable populations in Delhi.
• Monsoon/Flood Management Flood risk management services including waterlogging mitigation, drain desilting, stormwater flow optimization, flood-prone area mapping, and Quick Reaction Team deployment during monsoon season in Delhi.
• COVID-19 Management Comprehensive COVID-19 response coordination including orders, health bulletins, lockdown relief measures, and ePass services for residents of Delhi during the pandemic.
• Training and Capacity Building Training and capacity-building programs designed to enhance disaster preparedness skills among government officials, partner agencies, and community members in Delhi.
• Safety Tips and Awareness Generation Public safety guidelines and awareness campaigns disseminated to Delhi residents covering earthquakes, fires, floods, and other disaster scenarios.
• Fire Safety Enforcement Fire safety inspection, enforcement, and building compliance services coordinated with Delhi Fire Service, Delhi Development Authority, and Municipal Corporation of Delhi covering coaching centres and multi-storey buildings.
• Mock Drill Exercises Coordinated mock drills and community engagement exercises covering earthquake, flood, air raid, CBRN, and evacuation scenarios conducted across Delhi's districts with NDRF, Civil Defence, Indian Army, and district magistrate participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Waterlogging-prone locations reduced from 194 to 34 over two years (83% reduction)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Delhi Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2026DDA works under DDMA directives for floodplain restoration, eviction drives in Yamuna Bazar area, and land reclamation activities. DDMA issues orders and holds DDA accountable for execution.
• Municipal Corporation of DelhiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026MCD participates in coordinated inspection drives for coaching centres and building safety compliance as directed by DDMA.
• National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026NDRF conducts specialized rescue operations during major disasters including CBRN emergencies and air raid response. Participates in mock exercises coordinated by DDMA.
• Delhi Fire ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelhi Fire Service conducts fire safety inspections, enforces compliance under the Delhi Fire Services Act, and responds to fire emergencies. DDMA provides direction and oversight.
• Delhi PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelhi Police provides law enforcement support during disaster response operations, evacuation drives, and maintains public order during emergency situations.
• Public Works Department (PWD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPWD deploys Quick Reaction Teams under DDMA framework for monsoon emergencies including road clearing, fallen trees, and infrastructure damage assessment.
• Delhi Jal BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelhi Jal Board provides water tanker deployment and hydration support during heat wave conditions. Deploys 940 tankers making over 6,300 trips daily during heat emergencies.
• Civil DefenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil Defence participates in mock exercises and emergency drills coordinated by DDMA for disaster preparedness scenarios including air raids and evacuations.
• Indian ArmyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian Army participates in civil defence mock drills coordinated by DDMA for emergency preparedness scenarios.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Delhi Fire Service: Operational fire safety and emergency response agency under DDMA's coordination oversight. Directly comparable in fire safety enforcement and emergency response within Delhi's jurisdiction.
• India Meteorological Department (IMD): Government agency providing weather forecasting and early warning that DDMA relies upon for heat wave, flood, and storm response. Key enabling partner in DDMA's disaster preparedness infrastructure.
• Asian Development Bank - Disaster Risk Management: Multilateral development institution funding urban disaster resilience programs in India including infrastructure investments aligned with DDMA's flood mitigation mandate. Comparable in disaster risk reduction focus though as a funder rather than operator.

Broad incumbents

• National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA): India's apex national disaster management authority, also operating under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. NDMA sets national policy and guidelines that DDMA implements at the state level, making it the closest hierarchical counterpart.
• National Disaster Response Force (NDRF): Specialized federal force for disaster response that DDMA coordinates with during major events including CBRN emergencies. Operates specialized rescue capabilities that complement DDMA's coordination role.

Direct peers

• Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority: State disaster management authority handling cyclone, flood, and tsunami preparedness. Operates with similar coordination model across districts and partners with state police, fire service, and NDRF.
• Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority: State disaster management authority established after the 2001 Bhuj earthquake with comparable mandate for earthquake, flood, and cyclone preparedness. Operates district-level coordination similar to DDMA.
• Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority: State-level disaster management authority with similar statutory mandate under the Disaster Management Act. Comparable functions across flood, earthquake, and emergency response coordination in Maharashtra.
• Kerala State Disaster Management Authority: State-level disaster management authority operating under the Disaster Management Act. Notable for major disaster response experience including the 2018 floods, with similar district-level coordination structures.

Regional players

• Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Disaster Management Cell: Mumbai's municipal disaster management function covering flood-prone urban context similar to Delhi. Engages in monsoon preparedness, evacuation coordination, and inter-agency response within a major metropolitan area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DDMA_official
• Facebookfacebook.com/DelhiDisasterManagementAuthority

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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