Topic: Disaster management
Q6. Evaluate the role of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in strengthening disaster resilience in India. Highlight its limitations. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question
Rising frequency and intensity of disasters due to climate change and urban vulnerabilities have made institutional effectiveness of NDMA a critical issue in governance.Key Demand of the question
The question requires evaluating how NDMA contributes to building disaster resilience in India while also critically examining its structural and functional limitations.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly mention shift from relief-centric to resilience-based disaster management and NDMA’s statutory role.Body
- Role in policy and coordination: Indicate NDMA’s function in national planning and guidelines
- Role in resilience building: Suggest contribution in preparedness, capacity building, early warning and community participation
- Limitations in enforcement and structure: Highlight issues like advisory nature, coordination gaps, financial and institutional constraints
Conclusion
Give a forward-looking line on strengthening institutional capacity and cooperative federalism for effective disaster resilience.
