Disaster Management in India: Laws and Policies

Abstract

From time immemorial, society has been suffering with damages and injuries from catastrophes like: floods, droughts, earthquakes, cyclones, bomb blasts and volcanic eruptions. These catastrophes leave many people, more specifically the poor, with disgusting experiences. The risks of these disasters are rising across the globe and India is not an exception. During the last few years, India has been facing many man-made and natural disasters like: the tsunami, earthquakes and severe cyclones. Governments have a greater role to play. The state should not only rehabilitate people, but should also plan appropriately to prevent and mitigate such calamities by adopting various methods. Now, the state has taken proactive steps to conserve development and minimize loss to life and property of the common man. This paper attempts to underline laws and policies relating to disaster management in India.