Discuss the role of disaster management in handling natural calamities in India.
How has disaster management evolved over the years and what are the key strategies to mitigate the impact of disasters in different regions of India?
- Disaster management in India focuses on preparedness, response, relief, and recovery from natural calamities like earthquakes, floods, cyclones, and droughts.
- Over the years, disaster management has evolved to become more proactive and holistic, emphasizing risk reduction and community resilience.
- Key strategies include early warning systems, capacity building at local levels, infrastructure development, efficient coordination between different agencies and stakeholders, and community participation in disaster risk reduction activities.
- For different regions, specific strategies are tailored to the prevalent calamities, such as building earthquake-resistant structures in seismic zones, constructing flood-resistant infrastructure in flood-prone areas, and promoting water conservation practices in drought-prone regions.
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