How does India ensure effective disaster management
Discuss the measures taken by India to manage natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and cyclones at state and national levels effectively.
- The Disaster Management Act, 2005, provides a legal framework for disaster management and mandates the creation of national, state, and district-level disaster management authorities.
- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA), and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMA) have been set up to manage disasters effectively.
- The NDMA has developed the National Disaster Management Plan to improve overall management and coordination of disaster response at all levels.
- The government has also set up a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to provide specialized response during disasters.
- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) continuously monitors weather patterns and provides timely alerts to citizens and authorities to take necessary measures in case of impending disasters.
- Communication is an essential aspect of disaster management. India has established an Early Warning Dissemination System (EWDS) to disseminate real-time alerts through various mediums like satellite, mobile phones, and sirens.
- Regular training and capacity building programs are conducted for disaster management personnel to enhance their response capabilities.
- The government works closely with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international bodies to improve coordination and collaboration during disaster response.
- The government also provides financial assistance to states affected by disasters under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
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