What is India's approach to disaster risk reduction?

India has adopted a comprehensive approach to disaster risk reduction, allocating $30 billion over 5 years to focus on prevention, mitigation, preparedness, capacity building, and post-disaster reconstruction.

How is India addressing climate change impacts through disaster management?

India is developing innovative nature-based solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change and extreme weather events, including projects worth over $1.2 billion to revitalize water bodies, stabilize slopes, and prevent forest fires.

What role does the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) play in India's disaster management efforts?

The NIDM is strengthening its core objectives of training, research, and documentation, and has initiated a standard course covering 36 streams of disaster management to mainstream the subject and its practical application to each panchayat.

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India's Comprehensive Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction Sets New Standards

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India allocates $30 billion for disaster risk reduction over 5 years
Focuses on prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and post-disaster reconstruction
Develops innovative nature-based solutions to address climate change impacts

India's Comprehensive Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction Sets New Standards

As of October 2025, India has taken a comprehensive and innovative approach to disaster risk reduction (DRR), setting new standards for the country and the world. In 2021, the 15th Finance Commission allocated a staggering ₹2.28 lakh crore ($30 billion) over its five-year term to address India's multi-hazard challenges.

This funding has enabled a significant shift in focus, moving beyond just post-disaster relief to include prevention, mitigation, preparedness, capacity building, and post-disaster reconstruction. The Commission has allocated 30% of the funds for the pre-disaster phase, divided between preparedness and capacity building (10%) and mitigation (20%). The remaining 70% is assigned to the post-disaster phase, with 40% for response and 30% for reconstruction.