How does the government manage disasters in India
Describe the steps taken by the Indian government to manage disasters in the country.
- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is responsible for preparing and implementing disaster management plans.
- The government has set up State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) to implement plans at the state and district levels respectively.
- The government has also set up specialized agencies like the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Coast Guard to handle specific types of disasters.
- The government has set up a Disaster Management Act, which outlines the powers and responsibilities of the authorities involved in disaster management.
- The government engages in continuous risk assessment and mitigation activities to reduce the impact of disasters.
- The government has also set up an early warning system to alert people about impending disasters.
- The government encourages community participation in disaster management by training volunteers and setting up Community Disaster Response Teams.
- The government provides financial assistance to affected individuals and families through various schemes like the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) and State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF).
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