The DMA has also laid the groundwork for a significantly more decentralized disaster management system. It mandates that each state establish a Disaster Management Authority, to be headed by the Chief Minister of the State. Similar to the functioning of the NDMA, State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) are required to develop a state disaster management plan and are authorized to establish state policies and recommend the provision of funds for disaster mitigation. Additionally, the DMA calls for the creation of District disaster management plans.