National Policy on Disaster Management 2009.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Disasters Risk assessment/management Early warning system/emergency intervention system Financing Climate change Institution Monitoring Local government Community management Capacity building

Geographical area

Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Abstract

The vision of the National Policy on Disaster Management aims to build a safe and disaster resilient India by developing a holistic, proactive, multi-disaster oriented and technology driven strategy through a culture of prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response. A holistic and integrated approach will be evolved towards disaster management with emphasis on building strategic partnerships at various levels. The themes underpinning the policy are: Community based DM, including last mile integration of the policy, plans and execution; Capacity development in all spheres; Consolidation of past initiatives and best practices; Cooperation with agencies at National and International levels. Multi-sectoral synergy.

Full text

English

Website

www.preventionweb.net

References - Legislation

Implemented by

National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) 2016.

Legislation | India | 2016

Keyword: Disasters, Risk assessment/management, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Climate change, Institution, Monitoring, Local government, Community management, Capacity building, Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Financing, Food security, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Water shortage/drought, Flood, Irrigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX