The Union Government launched a ₹507 crore project to strengthen community-based disaster risk reduction by empowering PRIs in 81 vulnerable districts. It institutionalises bottom-up planning through GPDP integration. Success depends on fixing PRI gaps in funds, functions, and functionaries while aligning with national law and the Sendai Framework.
Click to View MoreThe National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), established in 2006 under Disaster Management Act, 2005, is a specialized force. Operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, its mission is to provide swift, effective response to natural and man-made disasters, conducting rescue, relief, and capacity-building efforts to minimize impact.
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