CAPACITY BUILDING IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT WAY FORWARD

1. CAPACITY BUILDING IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT WAY FORWARD DR.ARASU SUNDARAM HoD/ Programme Director Disaster management Cell Anna Institute of Management -State ATI Chennai arasus1@gmail.com

2. DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT- 2005 • Paradigm shift – relief centric approach to a proactive regime • A holistic and integrated approach • Building strategic partnerships at various levels • Preparedness and Capacity development in all spheres • Consolidation of past initiatives and best practices • Identification, assessment and monitoring of disaster risks • Build disaster resilient structures and habitat for ensuring safer living.

3. DISASTER MANAGEMENT CYCLE

4. DISASTER MANAGEMENT APPROACH • Promoting a culture of prevention • Multi level , Multi-sectoral and Multi discipline synergy • DM related skills to all stakeholders • Top Down and Bottom Up Approach

5. EXISTING SCENARIO • Frequency and intensity of disasters and impacts - increase of risk • Poverty , Population density and growth • Urbanization and migration-More habitations in disaster prone areas • Post disaster approach – adhoc basis - Relief oriented –reactive • Resources allocated for immediate and post disaster activities • Lack of education, awareness and capacity at all levels • Single disaster approach rather multi disaster approach • Lack of preparation and implantation of disaster management plans • Lack of capacity - stakeholders like departments , First responder- communities, etc • Inadequate database and early warning system • Absence of HVRA studies • Corporate sectors /Industries - Social responsibility- Lack of clarity in DM • Lack of mainstreaming of DM activities

6. NEW TRAINING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED • Due to location – prone to more hazards - disasters • Kumbakonam school tragedy( 2004 )- Training and Awareness - SDMP • Tsunami Impact ( 2004 )- CRZ - Early Warning System - INCOIS - Training and Awareness • Thane Cyclone ( 2011) - impact- departments - Gap analysis- power and communication failure- last mile connectivity- EOC’s - CDRR - SDRF • Chennai Flood (2015 / 2016 )- impact - Training and Awareness -prevention/ preparedness • Multi disaster construction practices- capacity building to engineers, architects , etc • SDMP , SOP’s on Natural Disasters and HVRA studies in districts • MHA industries – risk assessment studies- mock drill • Infusion of Latest Technology - GIS and Remote Sensing in Data Management • IEC material preparation and distribution

7. SCOPE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMMES • Hazard specific - Natural and Man-made - training • Multi sector and Multi level preparedness and prevention • Emergency First Responders – specialised skill training • Community based Disaster Risk Management and Risk Reduction • Multi disaster construction practices • GIS and Remote Sensing Technology based – Hands on training- HVRA analysis • Need based disaster management training • Sector specific Disaster Management Plan preparation • Awareness , sensitisation and capacity building training

8. Institutional Capacity Development • Capacity of Disaster Management Cell/Centres -ATI’s * Faculties , Staff and Infrastructure * Capacity of in-house faculties • Funding Mechanism- GOI-MHA-20014 – 14 Finance Commission- SDRF- 10 percent – CP of DM/ Training -Research Project

9. FUNCTIONAL AREAS • Training and Capacity Building • Research and Guidance in the area of DM • Policy advocacy and expertise to government and departments • Preparation of DM plans, SOP’s, Manuals, Guidelines, etc. • Developing a resource repository • Linkage with training, academic, research and other institutions • Development of Training Modules and Curriculum and IEC materials

10. TYPE, LEVEL AND METHODS OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT TRAININGS • Type of trainings • Induction • Refreshment • Skill Up gradation • Orientation • TOT • State , District and Field levels • Methods • PPT Presentation • Discussion • Movie/video clippings • Role play • Hand on experience/ Practical training • Simulation/ Table Top exercise • Mock drills, etc

11. ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHAIR • Coastal cities – Climate Change Impact- unpredictable nature –quantum of rainfall-wind velocity • Vulnerability variation - place and time- across the country • Require special coping capacity in city management • Specific study required – micro level planning/ location specific plans- preparation and mitigation • Deal with critical issues in disaster management and provide practical solution • Chairs can be established in all the DMC – across the country • Expert from a reputed institution/ agency • Linkage across the country – serve as resource base for all stakeholders • Chair may be created – funded by NIDM – GOI or departments or private agency. Centre of Excellence in Disaster Management

12. E- Learning Course on Disaster Management- Volunteers • Capacity Building of Stakeholders-CBDM- Sectors- ULB’s • Deputation of Officers • Research and Development • Documentation of Best Practices • Knowledge Management • Training Need Analysis • Feedback Mechanism

13. THANKS