INDIA
भारत गणराज्य
Chander Kant
Project Expert-Flood Control
State Disaster Management Authority,
Government of Uttar Pradesh, India
ADRC Visiting Researcher FY 2023

16/01/2024

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Physical Location of India On World
map
Ancient history of India
General Information About India
Vulnerability profile of India
History of disaster in India
Evolution of DRM
New Initiatives by Govt. of India in DRR
Budget Allocation For DRM
Research Plan••Sangam Age (300 BC – 300 AD)
Gupta Empire (300AD – 800AD)

Medieval India (AD 700 – AD 1857)• Delhi Sultanate (1206 AD – 1526 AD)• Mughals (AD 1526 – AD 1857)
Modern India (AD 1857-1991)

General Information: 1441 million

Jaisalmer

Neighboring Countries:

Name: The Republic of India

China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka,Pakistan, Myanmar, Bhutan, Afghanistan,
Maldives

Capital: New Delhi
Official Languages:
Continent: Asia

Hindi and English

Location: 28°36.8′N, 77°12.5′E

32,87,263 sq. Km

Head of State: President

Other Names: Hindustan,Bharat
States: 28, Union Territories: 8

Head of Government: Prime
Minister5AdministrativeDivisions

Power Separation

Golden TempleGeography

Source of map: Indian Journal ofGeosciences, Volume 66, No. 4 October December, 2012; pp. 181-192, Article by
A.B Roy

Geologically,
India is grouped into three major groups:
1. The Himalayas and their associated group of mountains
2. The Indo-GangaPlains
3. The Peninsular Shield
Besides these, the coastal plains of Western and Eastern ghats and theAndaman and Nicobar & Lakshadweep islands can be considered minorgroups.

Climatologically,
India is considered to be a tropical country with four seasons as designatedby the India M eteorological Department.
1.

Winter (December-February)2.

Summer (March-June)

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South-west monsoon season (June-September)

4.

Post monsoon season/ Autumn (October-November)
Figure: Geology of India

Evolution of D RM
TheSupercycloneinOrissaof 1999andtheBhujearthquakeinGujaratin2001

Underscored the need to adopt a multi-dimensional endeavour involving diverse scientific, engineering,financial and social processes; the need to adopt multi-disciplinary and multi sectoral approach andincorporation of risk reduction in the developmental plans and strategies.
DisasterManagementshifted fromMinistry of Agricultureto Ministryof HomeAffairs in2002
Disaster Management Act, 2005
Constitutionof NationalDisaster ManagementAuthority in2005with Prime Ministerof Indiaas Chairman
NationalExecutiveCommittee (NEC)in2005withHomeSecretary asChairperson
Setting up of SDMA and DDMA under DM Act 2005
NationalDisasterResponseForce2006

Flood Hazard

Earthquake Hazard

Landslide Hazard

Wind Hazard

Cyclone Hazard

New Initiatives by the Government ofIndia in Disaster Management (2021-2024)1.

National Plan for Disaster Management (NPDM) 2021-2025:• Launched in 2021,• It focuses on five key areas: risk assessment, early warning systems, disaster preparedness, capacity building,and effective response and recovery mechanisms.

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Aapda Mitra Scheme, School Safety Schemes:• Launched in 2021, These volunteers, receive training in basic rescue, first aid, and disaster response skills,
enabling them to assist communities during emergencies.

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Sustainable Reduction in Disaster Risk in Multi-Hazard Districts:• This project, initiated in 2021, targets ten highly vulnerable districts across India.
• It aims to build local capacity for disaster risk reduction through comprehensive plans, awareness campaigns,
community-based training, and formation of local disaster management teams.

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Strengthening Fire Services:• A budget of Rs. 5,000 crore has been allocated for modernizing and expanding fire services across Indian states.
• This includes upgrading equipment, infrastructure, and training for firefighters to enhance their response
capabilities.
Taj MahalNew Initiatives (2021-2024)
5. Reducing Urban Flood Risk in Seven Metros:• A Rs. 2,500 crore project focuses on mitigating urban flooding risks in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata,Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Pune.
• This involves drainage system improvements, flood forecasting systems, and infrastructure development tobetter manage stormwater.

6. National Landslide Risk Mitigation Project:• With a budget of Rs. 825 crore, this project targets landslide-prone areas in 17 states and union territories.
• It focuses on landslide hazard mapping, early warning systems, slope stabilization measures, andcommunity awareness programs.

7. International Cooperation:• India actively participates in international disaster management initiatives, such as the SCO Agreement onEmergency Relief Cooperation and the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management.
• This fosters knowledge sharing, best practice exchange, and collaborative efforts to address global disasterchallenges.
8. CDRI: It promotes rapid development of resilient infrastructure to respond to the Sustainable Development
Goals’ imperatives of expanding universal access to basic services, enabling prosperity and decent work.

Taj MahalNew Initiatives (2021-2024)
8. Technological Advancements:

1. SACHET:
This National Disaster Alert Portal by the NDMA provides comprehensive alerts for all
types of disasters across India, in 12 languages, empowering individuals with locationspecific information.
2. NDMIS:The National Disaster Management Information System (NDMIS) online application, tocapture disaster damages/losses effectively and for monitoring of funds disbursal under
State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) toStates
The online System will track the impacts of hazards for the entire country upto districtlevel.
3. Emergency Response Support System
Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) is the vision of Govt. of India tolaunch an integrated emergency response system with a single emergency number112, to address different emergencies of citizens.
4. Flood Hazard Atlas (by National Remote Sensing Center)
Taj MahalFund Allocations
15th Finance Commission FY 2021-22 to 25-26(Five years)▪State Disaster Risk Management Fund(SDRMF)▪Rs. 1,60,153 crore – SDRF (80%): Rs.
1,28,122 crore; SDMF(20%) Rs. 32,031.
▪National Disaster Risk Management
Fund (NDRMF)▪Rs. 68,463 crore – NDRF (80%): Rs.
54,770 crore; NDMF(20%): Rs. 13,693
crore.

National/ State Disaster Response
Fund Distribution (80%)
Response & Relief

40%

Recovery &Reconstruction30%

Preparedness & capacity
building

10%20% of SDRMF can be use for
mitigation activities

JaipurResearch Plan:- Integration of DRR into Urban
Planning and Infrastructure Development

Identify potential areas
where Japan integrate DRR
into urban planning andinfrastructure development
processes.

Explore and document bestpractices and successful casestudies that demonstrateeffective integration of DRR
measures in Japan.

Develop actionable
recommendations forpolicymakers, practitioners, andstakeholders to enhance theintegration of DRR principles andstrategies into urban planningand infrastructure development
practices.

Identify the gaps in thepreparedness for disaster
response in India.

Namaste“INDIA is the cradle of the human race, thebirthplace of human speech, the motherof history, the grandmother of legends andthe great grandmother of traditions . Our
most valuable and most instructive
materials in the history of man aretreasured up in India only.”
Mark Twain

Mitigation Efforts• Building resilient infrastructure• Early warning systems• Education and awareness programs• Capacity building• Photo by Anton Uniqueton
https://www.pexels.com/@uniqueton

Best Places of Indian Cultural Heritage•Individual slides for each of the 15 places mentioned in thearticle, including:• Amritsar: The Golden City In Punjab• Lucknow: The City Of The Nawabs• Delhi: A Potpourri Of Different Cultures• Rajasthan: The Land Of Rajputs• Rann of Kutch: The Land Of The White Desert• Khajuraho: The Land Of The Kamasutra Temples• Kolkata: The City Of Joy• Mysore: The Palace City Of India• Hyderabad: The City Of Nizams• Kerala: God’s Own Country• Hampi: Ancient Kingdom Of Vijaynagar• Pattadakal: A Group Of Monuments• Goa: Land Of Beaches And Churches• Bhimbetka: The Ancient Rock Shelters• Chola Temples: Architectural Heritage Of Chola Empire