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~ NAMASTE ~ Greetings to All!. INDIA. DRR Context in India: Implementation and Monitoring. Presentation Outline. About India and Objective of Cordaid programme DRR efforts by NGOs/Communities and Government Risk Reduction “ Monitoring ” by community: Risk assessment tool Way forward.
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Presentation Outline • About India and Objective of Cordaid programme • DRR efforts by NGOs/Communities and Government • Risk Reduction “Monitoring” by community: Risk assessment tool • Way forward
Earthquake, Oct, 2005 MAJOR DISASTERS (1980-2005) Earthquake Uttarkashi, 20 Oct 1991, Chamoli, 23 April 1999 Avalanche Feb 2005 Bhuj, Earthquake, 26 January, 2001 Flood, Assam & Bihar 2004 Earthquake, Latur, 30 Sept 1993 Bhopal Gas Disaster, Dec 1982 S Cyclone 29 Oct 1999 Floods 26 July 2005 Tsunami 26 Dec 2004 Tsunami 26 Dec 2004 Tsunami 26 Dec 2004
Objective of Cordaid CMDRR programme • Vulnerable Communities in disaster prone areas are more resilient to natural hazards, climate change and conflicts. Their capacity to cope with and adapt to adverse situations is increased
NGO/Communities efforts in India • Identification of Vulnerable communities & areas prone to hazards (Andaman Islands, North Bihar, Rajasthan, Assam, Tamilnadu) • Undertaking hazard specific Risk assessment • Organizing the Community and formation of Community-based institutions: Self Help Groups/Youth Groups/Village Management Committees Self Help Group meeting in action
Promoting Saving/Credit among the CBO members • “Savings” are a crucial & immediate support during/post hazard. • Government recognizing role of SHGs especially damage assessment/beneficiary selection post hazard • Creating linkages of these groups with Government schemes and institutions such as Banks/Insurance Companies leading to loan/MF for Livelihood & enterprise development
Community groups, individuals, livestock, assets and school buildings have also been brought under insurance coverage • Capacitating Communities for Community readiness/Micro planning: • Formation of Rescue teams/task forces at village level • Grain Banks • High Rise platforms • Early warning systems • Hazard mitigation/prevention measures • SHGs (Self Help Group) have been engaged in advocacy and accessing Government schemes and resources (Emergency centres, funds & trainings) contributing to DRR
Factors that Community is Monitoring Human Life: (Vulnerability and capacity) Location from Hazard: Knowledge Skills Ability to bounce back (saving/income/preparedness/insurance) Houses/Infrastructure: Location Capacity to face hazard Agriculture/Livelihood: Capacity to face hazard Location Multiple option Livestock: Location Ability to bounce back Institutions: PRI School SHGs Task forces Important: Reduction in migration Food/water/shelter/sanitation
Way Forward • Community Managed disaster risk reduction is yet to be achieved • “Community monitoring” needs to be institutionalized. • Local Governance has to be more pro-active in planning, implementing and monitoring along with the community. • “Social Audit”- a way for ensuring accountability and learning.