Is India Prepared for a Natural disaster

2.  A natural disaster is a major adverse event
resulting from natural processes of, or effecting,
the Earth
 A natural disaster can cause loss of life or
property damage, and typically leaves some
economic damage in its wake.
 Examples:Tornado,Volcano,Drought,Hurricane,
Tsunami,Wildfires,Earthquake

4.  The NDMA, headed by the Prime Minister of
India, is the Apex Body for Disaster Management
in India.
 The (NDMA) has said India is not prepared to
face natural disasters.
 The NDMA arrived at this conclusion after taking
stock of psycho-social support and mental health
services in the country.

5.  No of events: 431
 No of people killed: 143,039
 Average killed per year: 4,614
 No of people affected: 1,521,726,127
 Average affected per year: 49,087,940
 Economic Damage (US$ X 1,000): 48,063,830
 Economic Damage per year (US$ X 1,000):
1,550,446
 Natural Disaster Occurence Reported

7. PEOPLE KILLED PEOPLE AFFECTED

8.  An Act to provide for the effective management of
disasters and for matters connected therewith or
incidental thereto.

9.  One of the greatest challenges India is facing in
becoming disaster resistant is corruption
 Major cities like Guwahati, Srinagar, New Delhi,
Chandigarh, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai fall
under high seismic zones.
 Most of the people in our country follow Wait
and See approach . So it's not only the politicians
but even the common man itself.

10.  Conducted National Level Conferences with
various Corporate Houses on how to develop
partnerships in disaster management not only
for relief measures but also in mitigation and
preparedness.
 Developed scoping exercise on the involvement
of the Corporate Sector in Disaster
Management.

11.  Ensure that on-site and off-site disaster
management plans are developed by industries,
compliance to be ensured.
 Conduct mock drills on a regular basis in
collaboration with the corporate units.

12.  India is in a crucial situation that it has scored
the position of 11th among the topmost
countries that is facing natural disaster
 India has the power to face these kind of
disasters but the lazy workers of India which are
getting paid for arrangements regarding these
disasters are reason of loss during natural
disasters.

13.  Natural disasters are not something that can be
anticipated much in advance, they occur
suddenly
 However, by preventing the problem from
occurring in the first place, the burden will
eventually get lighter.
 India is a country which is very strong in
economic power, Therefore if India can face
natural disasters with full preparedness, damage
can be reduced.

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