Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah chairs the third meeting of the Governing Body of the NIDM in New Delhi
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah chaired the third meeting of the Governing Body of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in New Delhi. He stated that India has transitioned from a relief-centric approach to a new era built on three pillars: risk reduction, early warning systems, and 'Zero Casualty'. He also highlighted increased funding allocations, institutional reforms, and the adoption of a 'Whole of Government' approach for disaster management.
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In Simple Words
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah chaired the third NIDM Governing Body meeting in New Delhi, attended by various senior officials and agency heads.
He highlighted that India's disaster management has shifted from mere relief and rehabilitation to risk reduction, early warnings, and achieving 'Zero Casualty'.
Key Points
- Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah chaired the 3rd meeting of the NIDM Governing Body in New Delhi.
- India's disaster management approach is now based on risk reduction, early warning systems, and 'Zero Casualty'.
- The National Centre for Disaster Management was given a new lease of life in 2003 by Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and brought under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- SDRF allocation has increased nearly fourfold and NDRF allocation nearly threefold.
- Around ₹2.5 lakh crore has been spent in the disaster sector over the last 11 years.
- The Disaster Management Act was amended after 20 years, introducing Urban Disaster Management Authorities.
- The 16th Finance Commission provided ₹2 lakh crore for the disaster management period.
- Four acres of land have recently been allocated for the NIDM institution.
Exam Angle
A. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah
Source: Press Information Bureau