Environment DM

1. CAPACITY BUILDING IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
WAY FORWARD
DR.ARASU SUNDARAM
HoD/ Programme Director
Disaster management Cell
Anna Institute of Management -State ATI
Chennai
arasus1@gmail.com

2. DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT- 2005
 Paradigm shift – relief centric approach to a proactive regime
 A holistic and integrated approach
 Building strategic partnerships at various levels
 Preparedness and Capacity development in all spheres
 Consolidation of past initiatives and best practices
 Identification, assessment and monitoring of disaster risks
 Build disaster resilient structures and habitat for ensuring safer living.
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3. DISASTER MANAGEMENT CYCLE
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4.  Promoting a culture of prevention
 Multi level , Multi-sectoral and Multi discipline synergy
 DM related skills to all stakeholders
 Top Down and Bottom Up Approach
DISASTER MANAGEMENT APPROACH
• PREVENTION
• PREPRADNESS
• MITIGATION
• REHABILITAION
• RECONSTRUCTION
• DEVELOPMENT
POST
DISATSER
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5.  Frequency and intensity of disasters and impacts - increase of risk
 Poverty , Population density and growth
 Urbanization and migration-More habitations in disaster prone areas
 Post disaster approach – adhoc basis - Relief oriented –reactive
 Resources allocated for immediate and post disaster activities
 Lack of education, awareness and capacity at all levels
 Single disaster approach rather multi disaster approach
 Lack of preparation and implantation of disaster management plans
 Lack of capacity - stakeholders like departments , First responder- communities, etc
 Inadequate database and early warning system
 Absence of HVRA studies
 Corporate sectors /Industries - Social responsibility- Lack of clarity in DM
 Lack of mainstreaming of DM activities
EXISTING SCENARIO
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6. NEW TRAINING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED
• Due to location – prone to more hazards - disasters
 Kumbakonam school tragedy( 2004 )- Training and Awareness - SDMP
 Tsunami Impact ( 2004 )- CRZ - Early Warning System - INCOIS - Training and
Awareness
 Thane Cyclone ( 2011) - impact- departments - Gap analysis- power and
communication failure- last mile connectivity- EOC’s - CDRR - SDRF
 Chennai Flood (2015 / 2016 )- impact - Training and Awareness -prevention/
preparedness
 Multi disaster construction practices- capacity building to engineers, architects , etc
 SDMP , SOP’s on Natural Disasters and HVRA studies in districts
 MHA industries – risk assessment studies- mock drill
 Infusion of Latest Technology - GIS and Remote Sensing in Data Management
 IEC material preparation and distribution
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7. SCOPE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMMES
 Hazard specific - Natural and Man-made - training
 Multi sector and Multi level preparedness and prevention
 Emergency First Responders – specialised skill training
 Community based Disaster Risk Management and Risk Reduction
 Multi disaster construction practices
 GIS and Remote Sensing Technology based – Hands on training- HVRA analysis
 Need based disaster management training
 Sector specific Disaster Management Plan preparation
 Awareness , sensitisation and capacity building training
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8. • Capacity of Disaster Management Cell/Centres -ATI’s
* Faculties , Staff and Infrastructure
* Capacity of in-house faculties
• Funding Mechanism- GOI-MHA-20014 – 14 Finance Commission- SDRF-
10 percent – CP of DM/ Training -Research Project
Institutional Capacity Development
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9. FUNCTIONAL AREAS
 Training and Capacity Building
 Research and Guidance in the area of DM
 Policy advocacy and expertise to government and departments
 Preparation of DM plans, SOP’s, Manuals, Guidelines, etc.
 Developing a resource repository
 Linkage with training, academic, research and other institutions
 Development of Training Modules and Curriculum and IEC materials
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10. TYPE, LEVEL AND METHODS OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT TRAININGS
 Type of trainings
o Induction
o Refreshment
o Skill Up gradation
o Orientation
o TOT
 State , District and Field levels
 Methods
o PPT Presentation
o Discussion
o Movie/video clippings
o Role play
o Hand on experience/ Practical training
o Simulation/ Table Top exercise
o Mock drills, etc
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11.  Coastal cities – Climate Change Impact- unpredictable nature –quantum of rainfall-
wind velocity
 Vulnerability variation - place and time- across the country
 Require special coping capacity in city management
 Specific study required – micro level planning/ location specific plans- preparation
and mitigation
 Deal with critical issues in disaster management and provide practical solution
 Chairs can be established in all the DMC – across the country
 Expert from a reputed institution/ agency
 Linkage across the country – serve as resource base for all stakeholders
 Chair may be created – funded by NIDM – GOI or departments or private agency.
Centre of Excellence in Disaster Management
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHAIR
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12.  E- Learning Course on Disaster Management- Volunteers
 Capacity Building of Stakeholders-CBDM- Sectors- ULB’s
 Deputation of Officers
 Research and Development
 Documentation of Best Practices
 Knowledge Management
 Training Need Analysis
 Feedback Mechanism
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13. THANKS
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