The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was set up with the express mandate to chalk out a response strategy to large-scale natural or man-made disasters. But with the abnormal growth of the cities, with rampant unplanned construction, are India's metro cities sitting ducks in case a large earthquake struck one of them? Maj. Gen. Raj Kaushal, Senior specialist, policy and plans, National Disaster Management Authority, joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the issue.
Q. How prepared are the local authorities and essential services when calamity strikes? Is there a periodic review and mock drills for such disasters? Asked by: Emat
A. After the disaster management act 2005 has come into play various states and metropolitans have started making the disaster management plans, conduct mock-drills and institute capacity building measures for disaster resilience. Disaster management is a journey and not a destination. You always fall short of what is desired....
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