Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
UPSC frequently assesses India's institutional framework, policies, and challenges in managing natural disasters like floods, including the role of various agencies, inter-state coordination, and the impact of climate change.
Disaster Management in India involves a multi-pronged approach encompassing prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, relief, and rehabilitation, guided by the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Floods are a recurring natural calamity, particularly in riverine plains and coastal areas, necessitating coordinated efforts from central, state, and local agencies.