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India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN)

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Articles

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Momentum

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

IDRN represents a technological intervention in disaster management, highlighting the use of IT for governance and emergency response, relevant for GS2 (e-governance) and GS3 (Disaster Management, Science & Technology).

The India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN) is a nationwide electronic inventory and web-based platform designed to manage and provide real-time information on equipment, skilled human resources, and critical supplies essential for emergency response during disasters.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Nature

Nation-wide electronic inventory and web-based platform

Purpose

Manages inventory of equipment, human resources, and critical supplies for emergency response

Objective

Enables decision-makers to ascertain availability and assess preparedness

Data Source

Collated from districts, states, and national level departments

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaDisaster Management
Conceptual areaE-governance

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Institutions & roles

BodyRole
National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)Manages
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)Oversight
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • Nation-wide electronic inventory.
  • Web-based platform for emergency response.
  • Manages equipment, human resources, critical supplies.
  • Aids decision-makers in resource assessment.
  • URL: idrn.nidm.gov.in.

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NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

22 Jul 2026 · The India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN) is a web-based national inventory of equipment, human resources, and supplies for emergency response, enabling quick assessment and utilization of resources during disasters.

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