What are the various schemes run by the government for disaster management in India
Discuss the government initiatives and policies to tackle natural disasters in the country.
- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is a government agency responsible for coordinating all activities related to disaster management.
- The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is a specialized force under NDMA that is responsible for carrying out search, rescue, and relief operations during disasters.
- The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) is a scheme aimed at reducing the impact of cyclones in coastal areas of the country.
- The National Programme for Capacity Building of Engineers in Earthquake Risk Management (NPCBEERM) aims to train engineers in earthquake-resistant design and construction.
- The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is an agricultural insurance scheme aimed at providing financial protection to farmers against crop losses due to natural disasters.
- The National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) is a scheme aimed at providing safe drinking water in rural areas. Under this scheme, states are allotted funds for constructing and maintaining water supply schemes.
- The National Programme for Prevention and Management of Trauma and Burn Injuries (NPPMTBI) is a scheme aimed at providing timely and specialized care to trauma and burn patients during disasters.
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