Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
5. Present the governance and administration for coastal disaster risk reduction and resilience in the country. (250 words)
Reference: PIB
Why this question:
The National Institute of Disaster Management, under Ministry of Home Affairs, organized a conference on understanding the different approaches in coastal disaster risk reduction and resilience on February 25. Thus the context of the question.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must discuss in detail the aspects of governance and administration for coastal disaster risk reduction and resilience in the country.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly explain what you understand by the coastal disaster risk reduction and resilience.
Body:
Discuss briefly the need of it – with 7,500 km-long coastline of India being threatened by many natural hazards resulting in the loss of life and property. About 40 per cent of total population of the country lives within 100 km of coastline. Among the coastal states, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are more vulnerable to coastal cyclone disasters as compared to other coastal states. Explain the governance mechanisms that are in place with respect to it. Highlight the scope, advantages, and limitations as well as issues, challenges, and opportunities in managing coastal disaster events including the ethical perspectives.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
