GOI-UNDP Disaster Risk Reduction Programme and Expectations from Civil Defence department in achievement of DRR program objectives “the proposed new role of Civil Defence related to community capacity building may be integrated with the ongoing UNDP-DRM project of MHA. The community preparedness programmes may be assigned to two to three districts in each of the states on a pilot basis” - Extract from the National Policy approach paper on revamping of CD .
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GOI-UNDP Disaster Risk Reduction Programme and Expectations from Civil
Defence department in achievement of DRR program objectives
“the proposed new role of Civil Defence related to community capacity building may be integrated with the ongoing UNDP-DRM project of MHA. The community preparedness programmes may be assigned to two to three districts in each of the states on a pilot basis” - Extract from the National Policy approach paper on revamping of CD .
Contents
Background : Changing role of Civil Defence
India’s vulnerability to disaster
Close to 60% land is vulnerable to earthquake
70% land under cultivation is prone to drought
40 million hectares of land is prone to floods and 8,000 km coastline is vulnerable to cyclones
12% government revenue spent on relief and rehabilitation
Comprehensive coverage of the most hazard prone and vulnerable regions and communities
Increased community level preparedness- through village level Disaster Management Plans, trained community task forces that help prepare and respond to disasters
Generated mass awareness on disaster preparedness and risk management.
Training and capacity building of government functionaries at various administrative levels
Preparation of District and Block level Disaster Preparedness and Response Plans
West Bengal Jalpaiguri, Bardhamana, North 24 Paraganas
Coochbihar, Diamond Harbour, Kolkata
How activities under the project are being undetaken
Sl. No. Administrative Block
Covered under DRR programme
# of Draft Plans
1 State 26 14
2 District 78 41
3 City 56 34
Status of Plan preparation
Expectations from Civil Defence in Disaster Management in
general and the DRR programme in particular
Current Role of Civil Defence in Disaster Management
Assisting administration in post-disaster situations viz. search and rescue managing relief,, etc.-----associated with relief and rehabilitation
Along with humanitarian response develop specialized skills for constructive role in recovery and pre-disaster phase i.e preparedness and mitigation
Envisaged Role
The response capability of Civil Defense• Civil Defense - traditionally involved in supporting national
endeavors in disaster response in the cities where they are present
• Need to focus on developing specialized skills in first-aid, search and rescue, trauma counseling, relief management, shelter, damage assessment, etc.– complement efforts of traditional government agencies
• Establish pre-disaster linkages with State and District
administrations
• Training of Civil Defence volunteers in specialized institutions
Mainstreaming DRR in CD -What more can Civil Defence do in addition to the current support for DRR program
objectives?
• Support in Community level Contingency Planning• Help in Recovery Planning to recover and build better
resilient community (build back better)• Become a potent social mobilizer for mainstreaming Disaster
risk reduction in lives and livelihood• Undertake activities to create awareness and sensitize the
masses about hazards and their impact• Initiate or support programs to reduce vulnerabilities and
risks• Facilitate safety and awareness programmes in educational
institutions
Civil Defence Volunteers role in Post disaster recovery
Field level challenges in Disaster ManagementField level challenges in Disaster Management
Field level challenges in Disaster Management-contd..Field level challenges in Disaster Management-contd..
Legal mandate- Section 38 of the DM Act 2005
Responsibility of the State for -taking measures for prevention/mitigation of
disasters
Ensuring appropriate preparedness measures for integrating disaster management into development plans and projects.
Allocation of funds for prevention, mitigation,preparedness for disasters and capacity building in states.
Way Forward
One could go on and on but to end this I would reiterate – “A stitch in time ........”
• “Onus is on us” – let’s assume responsibility• Let us make disaster planning a “state of mind” • Incorporate socio-economic impact of calamities
into the planning process and livelihood patterns from the community levels in a bottom up approach
• Develop risk management model to reduce exposure to disasters at family, community and state levels.
• Let us upport emergency planning as it spells difference between “flourishing” or “perishing”
And Let all of us join together and Strike Before Disaster Does!-
Collage of various news-clippings published in the local dailies of DRR states covering field level activities