How is India tackling the issue of disaster management in the country
Discuss the current state of disaster management in India and the measures adopted by the government or other organizations to deal with disasters.
- The Disaster Management Act, 2005, provides legal and institutional mechanisms for disaster management in India.
- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and monitoring of disaster management efforts in the country.
- The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is the primary specialized force for disaster response in India.
- The government, as well as various non-governmental organizations, have implemented several awareness and preparedness programs for communities living in disaster-prone areas.
- India also has a robust early warning system for natural disasters, including Earthquake Early Warning System, Cyclone Warning Systems, and Tsunami Warning System.
- Recently, India has started using drones for disaster management. Drones are used to assess the extent of damage caused by disasters and to drop relief supplies in affected areas.
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