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India's commitment to the Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction was reaffirmed at the G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting in Belem, Brazil
Sendai Framework (2015-2030)
A UN-backed framework that focuses on reducing disaster risks through measures such as better preparedness, disaster risk financing, and sustainable development.
It was adopted at the Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, held in 2015 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.
It is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters.
The framework recognizes that the State has the primary role to reduce disaster risk but that responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders including local government, the private sector and other stakeholders.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is tasked to support the implementation, follow-up and review of the Sendai Framework.
The Sendai Framework works hand in hand with the other 2030 Agenda agreements, including The Paris Agreement (2015), the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development (2015) etc.
Role has India Played in DRR Initiatives
During its G-20 presidency in 2023, India initiated the formation of a Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group, marking a milestone in global collaboration for disaster resilience.
In its G20 Presidency, India’s enunciated its proactive approach on the issue on the basis of the five priorities
Early warning systems
Disaster-resilient infrastructure
Disaster risk reduction financing
Resilient recovery
Nature based solutions
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI): India’s led CDRI focuses on building disaster-resilient infrastructure and enhancing international cooperation.
It now comprises 40 countries and seven international organizations.
India's participation in troika meetings with Brazil and South Africa, along with bilateral discussions with countries like Japan, Germany, and South Korea, demonstrates India’s growing influence in shaping global disaster risk reduction policies.
Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) is an autonomous international organisation focused on disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific region.
India took over as Chair of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) for 2024-25.
It was founded by India and eight neighboring countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
National Level
Disaster Management Act of 2005 passed by the government of India for efficient management of disasters and other matters connected to it
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was formally constituted in 2006, in accordance with the Disaster Management Act, 2005
PM as its Chairperson and nine other members, and one such member to be designated as Vice-Chairperson.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is the world’s largest rapid reaction force dedicated to disaster response.
It was formed in 2006 under the DM Act, 2005 with the purpose of a specialised response to natural and man-made disasters.
National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) defines the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders including Central Ministries/ Departments, State Governments, UT Administrations, District Authorities and local self Governments.
The NDMP of 2016 was the world’s first ever national plan explicitly aligned with the Sendai Framework.
The revised NDMP was introduced in 2019.
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