● Understand the composition and core functions of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) established under the Disaster Management Act (DMA) of 2005.
● Explore the key initiatives undertaken by the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) and the factors contributing to their success.
● Recognize the role of the State Executive Committee (SEC) as a critical partner to the SDMA in disaster management.
● Identify the composition and responsibilities of the SEC as outlined in the DMA, 2005 (Section 20).
● Explain the significance of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) within India's disaster management framework.
● Describe the composition of the DDMA as mandated by the DMA, 2005.
● Outline the key responsibilities of the DDMA across various phases of disaster management (Planning & Prevention, Response & Relief, Recovery & Mitigation).
● Appreciate the critical role of SDMAs, SECs, and DDMAs in building a more disaster-resilient India.
