General Studies- III: Disaster Management [10 Marks, 150 words]
Answer Structure:
- Introduction: Evolution of National Disaster Management Plan
- Body: Holistic and involvement of multiple agencies
- Conclusion: National commitments to global goals .
Answer
Introduction
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has prepared the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) in 2016 the updated and revised it in 2019.
Body
NPDM was prepared with a vision 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.
NDMP provides a framework and direction to the government agencies for all phases of disaster management cycle. It is a strategic tool in further strengthening disaster resilient development in the country.
NDMP brings together all sectors, ministries and departments at Central and State level as well as district level functionaries and defines their respective roles and responsibilities in disaster risk reduction. It recognizes the need to minimize, if not eliminate, any ambiguity in the responsibility framework.
Conclusion
NDMP incorporates national commitments in the domain of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) associated with the three major post-2015 Global Frameworks namely, Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and Prime Minister’s 10-point Agenda.
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