The DM Act has made the statutory provisions for constitution of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for the purpose of specialized response to natural and man-made disasters. Accordingly, in 2006 NDRF was constituted with 08 Bns (02 Bn each from BSF, CRPF, ITBP and CISF). As on date NDRF is having strength of 10 Bns. […]
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) | India | Disaster Management
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Yokohama Strategy for a Safer World | Strategies | Disaster Management
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Yokohama Strategy 2. Principles for Yokohama Strategy 3. Basis 4. Assessment of the Status of Disaster Reduction Midway into the Decade 5. Yokohama Strategy for the Year 2000 and beyond 6. Plan of Action for Yokohama Strategy. Introduction to Yokohama Strategy: World Conference on Natural […]
Priorities Areas for Disaster Risk Reduction | Disaster Management
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Taking into account the experience gained through the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action, and in pursuance of the expected outcome and goal, there is a need for focused action within and across sectors by States at local, national, regional and global levels in the following four priority areas: 1. Understanding disaster risk 2. […]