Lok Sabha Question No. 2636 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-16
Subject: Disaster preparedness in Jamui
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Arun Bharti

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2636

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2025/ AGRAHAYANA 25, 1947 (SAKA)

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN JAMUI

2636. SHRI ARUN BHARTI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  Central  funds  allocated  for  procuring  flood  and  disaster  response equipment for the Jamui district under the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF);

(b)  the  plan  for  establishing  a  permanent  State  Disaster  Response  Force (SDRF) unit in the eastern Bihar region to ensure quick response in districts like Jamui;

(c) the steps taken to train and equip the local Civil Defence Volunteers and Aapda Mitra in the vulnerable blocks of the Jamui constituency;

(d) the progress made in establishing a fully functional Fire Service Station in Jamui town to improve emergency response capabilities; and

(e)  the  measures  to  enhance  public  awareness  on  disaster  preparedness through local Panchayats in Jamui?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2636 FOR 16.12.2025

(a): As  per  the  National  Policy  on  Disaster  Management  (NPDM),  the primary responsibility for disaster management, including disbursal of relief assistance on  ground  level, rests  with  the State  Governments concerned. The State Governments undertake relief measures in the wake of natural calamities, from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) already placed at their disposal, in accordance with Government of India approved items and norms.    The  Central  Government  supplements  the  efforts  of  the  State Governments and provides requisite logistics and financial support. Additional  financial  assistance  is  provided  from  the  National  Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), as per laid down procedure, in case of disaster of 'severe nature', which includes an assessment bas ed on the visit of an InterMinisterial  Central  Team  (IMCT).  The  financial  assistance  provided  under SDRF and NDRF is by the way of relief and not for compensation for losses as suffered/ claimed. The details of funds allocated and released under SDRF and NDRF to all states including Bihar, is available on the website of the Ministry, https://ndmindia.mha.gov.in/ndmi/responsefund.

- (b): Establishing a permanent State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) unit in the eastern Bihar region is the subject matter of the state.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2636 FOR 16.12.2025

(c): Jamui is not a notified Civil Defence (CD) District. Hence, no CD setup exists in the Jamui district.

In order to enhance the disaster preparedness and response capacity at the local level in the country, Upscaling of Aapda Mitra scheme, with an outlay of Rs. 369.40 Crore, had been implemented in the country in October 2021. Under that scheme, Jamui was one of the districts covered with a target of training 300 volunteers.

With the learning and experience of the earlier scheme Upscaling of Aapda Mitra Scheme (UAMS), the Central Government has initiated another scheme called Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme(YAMS). Under this scheme, Jamui district has  been  also  covered  with  a  target  to  train  300  National  Cadet  Corps (NCC),150 National Service Scheme  (NSS)  ,150 Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) and 30 from Bharat Scouts & Guides (BS&G) volunteers.

(d): As per the Constitution of India, Article 243 (W), Schedule XII, Entry No. 7, maintenance of Fire Service is a Municipal function in the States and it is primarily for the State Government to ensure safety of life and property from fire accidents and other emergencies. Directorate General Fire Service, Civil Defence and Home Guards, Ministry of Home Affairs plays an advisory role in the fire safety and service related matters. Further, Government of India has

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2636 FOR 16.12.2025

allocated Rs. 255.69 Cr. for the expansion and modernization of Fire Services in the State of Bihar under the 15th Finance Commission Grant-in-aid, out of that Rs. 76.70 has been released on 11th June, 2025 as 1st installment.

(e):  Preparedness  and  public  awareness  programs  for  integration  of disaster  risk  reduction  into  Gram  Panchayat  Development  Plans  was undertaken in the month of November, 2025 for the State of Bihar by National Institute  of  Disaster  Management  (NIDM).  Further,  State  level  capacity building programmes are being conducted regularly by NIDM.

Nation-wide  awareness  campaigns  on  disaster  preparedness  are  being undertaken by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). NDMA is in the  process  of  implementing  the  Mitigation  Project  on  Lightning  Safety (MPLS) across 50 districts in 10 states, including Jamui, District of Bihar. Under the MPLS, four panchayats of Jamui viz. (a) Khaira (nimanvada), (b) Laxmipur (sukhasan), (c) Jamui sadar (harla) and (d) Giddaur (Ratanpur) are covered.  NDMA  also  conducted  National  Awareness  Programmes  under MPLS at the panchayat level in Jamui during August -September to enhance community preparedness  on  lightning  hazard  and  reduce lightning-related risks. The   awareness   activities   included   school  awareness  sessions,

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2636 FOR 16.12.2025

community  outreach  through  street  plays,  quizzes,  LED-van  campaigns, distribution of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials in each  panchayats  including  the  four  panchayats  of  Jamui  District.  The Students  and  Community  were  engaged  as  safety  ambassadors  and  they were sensitized on do's and dont' s, the use of Sachet and Damini apps and essential safety practices before, during and after lightning events

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