How is disaster management important for the Indian Government
Elaborate on the measures taken by the Indian Government for disaster management, with special emphasis on recent crisis situations.
- India has implemented a National Disaster Management Plan to prepare and respond to natural disasters swiftly.
- The Government has established a National Disaster Response Force, which is equipped with modern equipment to respond to any disaster immediately.
- The Indian Meteorological Department provides timely weather updates and alerts to the Government, which helps in mitigating the impact of a natural calamity.
- The Government has launched an Early Warning System to identify high-risk districts and evacuate people to safer places before any disaster.
- In recent crisis situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government took measures such as imposing lockdowns, providing relief packages to vulnerable sections of society, and enhancing healthcare infrastructure to tackle the crisis.
- The Government also provided financial assistance to the States affected by natural disasters.
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