Disaster Management

Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is an international initiative that focuses on promoting the resilience of infrastructure systems to ensure sustainable development and reduce the impact of disasters. CDRI was launched at the UN Climate Action Summit in September … Continue reading →

What is it? The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030) is a global agreement adopted by UN member states to reduce disaster risks and enhance resilience. Goal The framework aims to prevent new disaster risks, reduce existing risks, and … Continue reading →

The State Disaster Response Fund may only be utilized to cover costs associated with giving victims of cyclones, droughts, earthquakes, fires, floods, tsunamis, hailstorms, avalanches, clouds bursting, pest attacks, frost, and cold waves rapid relief.  There are provisions to adjust … Continue reading →

In the event of a disaster, the state government is principally in charge of carrying out rescue, relief, and rehabilitation activities. However, on occasion, these efforts require strengthening and supplementation from the central government. The National Disaster Response Fund’s mission … Continue reading →

It is under the Home Affairs Ministry. It was founded in 2006 and has its headquarters in New Delhi. It is the only dedicated disaster response force in the world. It is governed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), … Continue reading →

Head – Chief Minister Establishment and Purpose: SDMAs were established under the Disaster Management Act, of 2005, to oversee and implement disaster management plans at the state level. Primary Roles: Policy Formulation: Develop state-specific disaster management plans. Coordination: Work with … Continue reading →

Head –  Prime Minister Formation – NDMA was formed in 2005 and it is the highest authority on disaster management under the DM Act of 2005. Functions The NDMA is tasked with establishing the rules and regulations for disaster management … Continue reading →

Pre-Disaster Preparedness  Prevent and mitigate the crisis; and  Prepare for the actual occurrence of the risk, hazard, and vulnerability. Different short-term strategies that either lessen the scope and severity of the threat or increase the resilience and capability of the … Continue reading →

Definition Biological disasters are caused by processes or phenomena of organic origin or conveyed by biological vectors, including exposure to pathogenic microorganisms, toxins, and bioactive substances that may cause loss of life, injury, illness or other health impacts, property damage, … Continue reading →

Causes Human errors System failures Natural disasters Preparedness Comprehensive emergency preparedness plan Standard Operating procedures for operating plants and emergencies. Proper licensing, and regulation. Safety audits of plants – Atomic Energy Regulatory Board in India, Atomic Energy Act. Inter-Agency coordination … Continue reading →