Disaster Management

Disaster management is the practise of effectively preparing for and responding to disasters. Resources must be strategically allocated if harm from disasters is to be minimised. A systematic method is required for the administration of the responsibilities related to catastrophe prevention, readiness, response, and recovery.

With the help of all government departments, non-governmental organisations, and the general public, the Indian government works to strengthen the country’s commitment to lessen the harm and devastation brought on by natural and man-made disasters.

The process involves planning, organising, coordinating and implementing various

measures in an integrated and continuous way, which are expedient or necessary for

• The Prevention of threat or danger of any kind of disaster.
•  Any method of reducing the chances of disasters or their effects.
• Capacity building along with research and knowledge management.
• Disaster preparation for any situation.
• Responding quickly to any situation involving a disaster.
•  An assessment of the impact of a disaster.
•  Evacuation, rescue, and relief.
• Rehabilitation and reconstruction.

With frequency of disaster occurence increasing gradually, effective disaster mitigation strategy is the need of the hour.  In India the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex body for disaster management.  It is the responsibility of NDMA to establish the policies, plans, and regulations for disaster management. India wants to create a culture that emphasises preparedness, mitigation, prevention, and response.