NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

Key Highlights:

• The National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) was first framed in 2016 and subsequently revised in 2019.
• The revised NDMP integrates all sectors, ministries, departments, and district-level functionaries for disaster risk reduction.
• It conforms to national mandates like the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and the National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM) 2009.
• The plan also aligns with global goals such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change (COP21).
• Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction is an integral feature of the NDMP.
• The India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN) is a nationwide web-based inventory of equipment and human resources for emergency response.

Detailed Insights:

• The NDMP defines specific roles and responsibilities for various stakeholders at Central, State, and district levels.
• Its pillars include adherence to national legal frameworks and proactive participation in international agreements.
• The plan incorporates the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Agenda for DRR and emphasizes social inclusion as a cross-cutting principle.
• IDRN enables decision-makers to quickly ascertain the availability of resources and assess preparedness for various emergency situations.
• This database facilitates a rapid response by providing location-specific information on equipment and human resources to needy States/UTs.

Key Concepts Involved:

• National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP): India's comprehensive plan outlining roles and responsibilities for disaster risk reduction and management.
• Disaster Management Act, 2005: The legal framework in India for effective management of disasters and related matters.
• Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR): A 15-year international agreement adopted in 2015 to reduce disaster risk and losses.
• India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN): A national electronic inventory of equipment, human resources, and critical supplies for emergency response.
• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR): The concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyze and manage causal factors of disasters.