National Policy on Disaster Management, 2009

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The National Policy on Disaster Management, 2009 is India’s overarching framework that outlines principles, institutional mechanisms, and strategies for comprehensive disaster risk reduction and management across the country.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Government of India policy
national disaster management policy
adoptedBy Government of India
Union Government of India
linked to: Government of India
alignedWith Hyogo Framework for Action, 2005–2015
international disaster risk reduction frameworks
basedOnLaw Disaster Management Act, 2005
country India
covers disaster mitigation
disaster preparedness
disaster recovery
disaster response
disaster risk reduction
reconstruction
rehabilitation
definesRoleOf District Disaster Management Authorities
National Disaster Management Authority
State Disaster Management Authorities
armed forces in disaster response
civil defence and home guards
community‑based organizations
corporate sector in disaster management
line ministries and departments
local authorities
non‑governmental organizations
effectiveFrom 2009
emphasizes capacity building
community participation
holistic disaster management
mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into development
mitigation
multi‑hazard approach
preparedness
prevention
issuedBy Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
jurisdiction Republic of India
linked to: India
language English
objective to build a safe and disaster‑resilient India
policyArea climate and environment resilience
disaster management
promotes early warning systems
information and communication technology in disaster management
institutional mechanisms for disaster management
research and development in disaster management
training and awareness programmes
providesFrameworkFor District Disaster Management Plans
National Disaster Management Plan
State Disaster Management Plans
scope national
shortName NPDM 2009
yearAdopted 2009

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Disaster Management Act, 2005 relatedTo National Policy on Disaster Management, 2009
State Executive Committees (India) policyFramework National Policy on Disaster Management
subject linked to: State Executive Committees
linked to: National Policy on Disaster Management, 2009