What is Disaster Management Framework?
Historical Background
Key Points
10 points- 1.
Disaster Management Act 2005: The legal backbone, providing for effective management of disasters.
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National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA): Apex body for policy, plans, and guidelines, headed by the Prime Minister.
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State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs): Institutional structure at state and district levels.
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National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Forces (SDRFs): Specialized forces for response and rescue operations.
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Focus on the four phases of disaster management: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
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Integration of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) into development planning.
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Establishment of National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF).
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Emphasis on early warning systems, community participation, and capacity building.
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Adherence to international frameworks like the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030).
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The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) contributes to this framework by preventing dam-related disasters.
Visual Insights
India's Comprehensive Disaster Management Framework
This mind map illustrates the multi-layered and multi-faceted approach adopted by India for disaster management, encompassing legal, institutional, operational, and strategic components, with a focus on risk reduction and resilience building.
India's Disaster Management Framework
- ●Legal & Policy Backbone
- ●Institutional Structure (Multi-level)
- ●Operational Arms & Forces
- ●Four Phases of DM Cycle
- ●Funding Mechanisms
- ●Global Alignment & Specific Risks
Recent Developments
5 developmentsIncreased focus on climate change adaptation and climate-induced disasters.
Leveraging technology (e.g., AI, drones, satellite imagery) for disaster prediction, monitoring, and response.
Strengthening urban flood management and early warning systems for extreme weather events.
Emphasis on multi-hazard risk assessment and resilience building.
The role of specific bodies like NDSA in managing particular types of disaster risks (e.g., dam failures).