The objectives of the lecture are:
● To explain the role of policy in disaster management, including establishing legal frameworks, integrating risk reduction into development plans, and mitigating vulnerabilities.
● To highlight the importance of planning in disaster management, including creating emergency plans, incorporating risk-informed building codes, and involving communities.
● To describe practical implementations of disaster management plans, such as deploying response forces, conducting drills and exercises, utilizing early warning systems, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and implementing engineering mitigation practices.
● To emphasize the need for a holistic approach to disaster management that combines policy, planning, and practice.
● To showcase examples from India to illustrate the effectiveness of these strategies in reducing disaster risk.
