What are the measures adopted by the Indian government for disaster management in India
Explain the various measures adopted by the Indian government to tackle disasters in India
- The Disaster Management Act was passed in 2005, which established the framework for disaster management in the country.
- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was created in 2005 to coordinate and implement disaster response plans at the national level.
- Several state-level disaster management authorities have also been established to ensure coordination between the central and state governments.
- The government has set up a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to undertake specialist search, rescue, and relief operations during disasters.
- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) regularly issues weather warnings and advisories to minimize the effects of natural disasters such as cyclones, floods, and droughts.
- The government has also developed a National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework, which aims to reduce the social, economic, and environmental impact of disasters on the country.
- The government has launched several initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to provide insurance cover to farmers in case of crop failure due to natural calamities.
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