Governments play a crucial role in promoting disaster risk reduction. In India, the government has taken several measures to promote disaster risk reduction and management. Some of the important steps are:

• Establishment of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in 2005 to coordinate and implement disaster management activities.
• Creation of State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) to ensure effective disaster response at local levels.
• Development of disaster-specific guidelines and protocols for response and preparedness.
• Creation of early warning systems for various types of disasters.
• Establishment of National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) to undertake research, training, and capacity building activities in disaster management.
• Strengthening of infrastructure and facilities to deal with disasters, including construction of cyclone shelters, flood protection measures, etc.
• Creation of community-level disaster management committees to promote community participation and ownership in disaster preparedness and response.

These measures have helped in reducing the impact of disasters in India and building resilience among communities. The government continues to explore new strategies and technologies to further enhance disaster risk reduction and management efforts.