Gujarat State Disaster Management Policy

Gujarat has been prone to disasters which have caused extensive damage to human life and properties, over the years. Gujarat Govt. has introduced a policy which fulfills a need for proactive, comprehensive and sustained approach to disaster management and that articulate its vision and strategy for disaster management in Gujarat.

Objective:

• To establish necessary system, structures, programs, research, capabilities and guiding principles for reducing disaster risks, rehabilitation, reconstruction, to reduce environment damages, to avoid disruption of economic activity.
• To develop and maintain arrangements for accessing resources, equipment supplies and funding in preparation for disasters that might occur.
• To create awareness and to provide training to agencies involved in disaster management.
• To provide relief/assistance to the affected without any discrimination of caste, creed, community or sex.

Nodal Agency:

Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority will work as nodal agency in overall framework for disaster management in the state.

Beneficiaries and Their Eligibility:

• Any agency who is working for risk management before, during and after disaster.
• Any individual who lives in the state of Gujarat.
• Local authorities, industries and enterprises operating in disaster prone area.

Benefits:

• Training to individuals and various agencies.
• Medical Assistance to disaster affected people.
• Calamity relief fund for rehabilitation, relief and reconstruction activities.
• Loans and financial grants for services.
• Relief packages including details relating to collection, allocation and disbursal of fund to affected people.
• Assistance to restore houses and dwellings.

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