<h1>Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 Passed to Enhance Coordination and Clarify Roles in Disaster Response</h1> Parliament has passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 to enhance the effectiveness of national and state disaster management authorities. The Rajya Sabha approved the bill, which amends the Disaster Management Act of 2005, despite opposition amendments being rejected. The bill aims to clarify roles and responsibilities in disaster management and improve coordination. The government highlighted challenges faced by states under the 2005 Act and incorporated their feedback in the amendments. During discussions, opposition members criticized the government's response to a disaster in Wayanad, but these claims were countered by the Union Home Minister.