What are the key features of disaster management in India
Analyze the policies, frameworks and strategies related to disaster management in India.
- Creation of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to formulate and implement policies for disaster management at the national level.
- Adoption of a multi-hazard approach that considers natural, man-made and techno-logical disasters, as well as complex emergencies and epidemics.
- Development of early warning systems and preparedness plans to enhance response capacity.
- Creation of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) as a specialized response force for disasters.
- Strengthening of disaster risk reduction measures such as land-use planning, building codes, and vulnerability assessments.
- Collaboration with various stakeholders such as local communities, non-governmental organizations and international partners in disaster response and rehabilitation efforts.
- Establishment of a National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to coordinate the response of various ministries and agencies during disasters.
- Creation of a National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) to finance disaster mitigation activities.
- Implementation of various initiatives such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience.
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