The Indian Government has taken several measures to enhance its disaster management capabilities to reduce the impact of natural calamities across the country. Here are some recent policies and initiatives:

• The National Disaster Management Plan, launched in 2016, aims to provide a comprehensive framework for disaster management across all phases of disasters - from prevention and mitigation to response and recovery.
• The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been established to provide specialized assistance during disasters. It comprises 12 battalions and plans to expand to 20 battalions in the future.
• The government has established a National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) to conduct research, training, and capacity-building initiatives for disaster management.
• The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was launched to provide insurance coverage to farmers against crop loss due to natural calamities.
• The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project aims to minimize the damage caused by cyclones and improve disaster preparedness in the coastal states of India.
• The National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, launched in 2017, aims to generate awareness about disaster risk reduction and bring together stakeholders to discuss disaster management strategies.

Overall, these policies and initiatives have helped enhance India's disaster management capabilities and minimize the loss of life and property due to natural calamities.