Key focus areas included early warning, last-mile communication, inter-agency coordination, response protocols, communication redundancy and resilient reconstruction — with the shared objective of reducing risk and ensuring zero preventable casualties. #BuildBackBetter
NDMA and @HPSDMA jointly organised a One-Day Post-Disaster Review Seminar at the HP Secretariat, Shimla, to review lessons from the 2025 monsoon and translate them into actionable preparedness measures for the ongoing 2026 monsoon. #Himachal
The seminar examined what worked, what gaps emerged, and what corrective measures are now required for 2026 readiness, with clear ownership and timelines. District administrations, NDRF, CWC, ITBP, BRO, HP SDRF, Armed Forces and other agencies participated. #DisasterManagement
Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme:
Seven-day training programme for 100 NSS volunteers was successfully launched in Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh, from 29 June to 5 July 2026, under the aegis of @ndmaindia and @APSDMA
Moreover, the meeting also focused on identifying mitigation measures to improve preparedness, prevention, and coordinated response to firecracker-related industrial incidents.
#FirecrackerSafety#Preparedness#DRR
A meeting on Monitoring & Mitigation Measures for Firecracker-Related Industrial Incidents was held on 2nd June,2026 under the chairmanship of Dr. Krishna S. Vatsa, Member & HoD, NDMA @ndmaindia Bhawan, New Delhi.
#NDMA#DisasterRiskReduction#IndustrialSafety
The meeting was attended by DMs/DCs of the 12 most vulnerable districts across 9 States, along with representatives from PESO, DISH and NDRF. Discussions focused on strengthening monitoring mechanisms, enhancing safety protocols, reviewing District Action Plans.
Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme:
Around 220 NCC cadets received hands-on training in improvised stretcher and rope rescue techniques from Master Trainer Keerthy A.S. at 21 KAR BN NCC, Udupi District, Karnataka, under the aegis of @ndmaindia and @KarnatakaSNDMC
Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme:
Following the successful completion of the 7-day training programme, young volunteers in Haryana received Emergency Responder Kits to strengthen their preparedness and response capabilities during disasters.
NDMA organized the International Organisations Rountable on Heat Resilience and Collaborative Action in Collaboration with UNEP today. The rep. from MoHUA, IMD, NIUA, IITM, UNDP, World Bank, GiZ, FCDO UK, IIPH-G, SEWA, IoM, MHT, IRADe, SEEDS, Gig workers Association etc. present
India Extends Helping Hands Abroad!
The Indian Medical Team is providing humanitarian assistance to earthquake-hit Venezuela, reaffirming India's commitment to standing with the world in times of crisis through care, courage and service.
#OperationAmistad
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Participate in the Stay Cool, Stay Safe Poster Competition on #MyGov and design impactful posters that inspire communities to stay prepared and adopt safe practices during extreme heat conditions.
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@ndmaindia
Ms Rita Missal, Member @ndmaindia chaired the session featuring a presentation by Ms. Lavanya Shanbhogue @TISSpeak and Kerala highlighted the importance of inclusive, risk-informed & people-centric recovery approaches ensuring that no one is left behind in reconstruction process
A dedicated session on Addressing Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) and Applying Disaster Risk Reduction Principles in Recovery and Reconstruction was held during the National Consultation on Strengthening Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction in India.
#GESI#DisasterRecovery
Experts and representatives from @nidmmhaindia Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland and Telangana deliberated on strengthening institutional capacities, enhancing technical expertise and fostering knowledge-sharing to build more effective and resilient recovery systems across States.
#DRR
A panel discussion on Capacity Building Requirements of States was held during the National Consultation on Strengthening Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction in India, chaired by Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad, Secretary @ndmaindia#CapacityBuilding#DisasterRecovery#BuildBackBetter
The session highlighted the importance of robust monitoring mechanisms, data-driven decision-making, and institutional coordination in ensuring timely and effective recovery outcomes.
#BuildBackBetter#DisasterResilience#RecoveryMonitoring
At the National Consultation on Strengthening Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction in India, the States of Assam and Himachal Pradesh presented their experiences on monitoring and reporting the progress of Recovery and Reconstruction programmes.
#DisasterRecovery#DRR#NDMA
The session highlighted the portal's role in strengthening monitoring, improving data-driven decision-making and enabling timely reporting and tracking of recovery and reconstruction programmes across States.
#DisasterResilience#DRR#NDMA
Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Joint Secretary (DM), MHA introduced the National Disaster Management Information System (NDMIS) portal for reporting Recovery and Reconstruction works during the consultation held at IIPA Building @ndmaindia Bhawan.
#NDMIS#DisasterRecovery#BuildBackBetter