How does India's disaster management framework differ from the rest of the world
Discuss the measures taken by India's disaster management authorities.
- India has a dedicated statutory body named National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for holistic, integrated and comprehensive management of disasters at the national level.
- It has established a robust communication system in all the regions and states that play a vital role in identifying, warning, and evacuating people from the affected areas.
- It is the first country to develop a web-enabled system that can generate tsunami alerts within 10 minutes.
- India has one of the largest volunteer networks named National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for an immediate response to disasters.
- The country has developed a comprehensive disaster management plan, which focuses on risk assessment, capacity-building, and integrated planning.
- India has also developed partnerships with international organizations to enhance coordination, share knowledge, and achieve better results in disaster management.
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