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Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA)
The Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA) is a government agency tasked with the responsibility of coordinating disaster management efforts within the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Established to address the growing challenges posed by natural and man-made disasters, UPSDMA operates under the mandate of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Since its inception on January 12, 2011, the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA) has been at the forefront of disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation efforts within the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Background
According to Section 14 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, each State Government is required to establish a State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). This body comprises the State's Chief Minister, serving as the Chairperson, and a maximum of eight members appointed by the Chief Minister. Furthermore, as outlined in Section 22, the State Executive Committee is tasked with formulating the state disaster management plan and executing the National Plan. Additionally, under Section 28, the SDMA is obligated to ensure that all state departments develop disaster management plans in accordance with the directives issued by the National and State Authorities.

Vice Chairperson
Lt. Gen. Yogendra Dimri, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, has assumed the role of Vice Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA), succeeding Lt. Gen. Ravindra Pratap Sahi , AVSM, who served in this capacity from 2017 to 2024. Lt. Gen. Dimri commenced his new position effective January 15, 2024. The state's Chief Minister serves as the authority's chairperson and designates the Vice Chairperson.