What are the various initiatives taken by the Government of India to ensure disaster management in the country
Describe the various measures, policies, and reforms taken by the Indian Government to prevent and manage disasters in the country.
- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was established in 2005 to oversee and coordinate all national disaster management efforts.
- The Disaster Management Act, 2005 provides a legal framework for disaster management and institutionalizes policies and measures for reducing the impact of disasters.
- The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was set up to provide specialized assistance at the time of disasters.
- The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) and the National Programme for Capacity Building of Engineers in Earthquake Risk Management (NPCBEERM) were launched to enhance India's disaster resilience.
- The National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) was also created to provide financial resources for mitigation projects.
- The Nationwide Early Warning System was established to provide timely alerts on natural disasters such as cyclones, floods, and storms.
- Disaster Risk Reduction is being incorporated into the curriculum at all levels of education to create awareness about disaster preparedness and mitigation.
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