Current Activities in The Natural Disaster Management Wing
The Natural Disaster Management Centre has been operational at A.T.I.,
The activities of disaster management have undergone a paradigm shift
from the emphasis based on relief and rehabilitation to a more
comprehensive approach to preparedness and mitigation.
Under the disaster management centre, the training programmes
are being conducted on disaster preparedness and mitigation in respect
of Cyclone, Flood, Earthquake, Landslide and Drought along with
programmes on cross cutting issues like Gender, Psychosocial Issues,
Climate Change, Incident Command System, G.I.S., Remote Sensing, Urban
Risk Mitigation, School Safety, Community Based Disaster Preparedness,
Preparation of Disaster Management Plan etc.
Besides, Induction Level Training for Block Disaster Management
officers / Disaster Management officers and Training of Trainers for
district level trainers are being conducted.
It is proposed to set up a
Drawing from the past experience of working with local communities for
Disaster Preparedness & Mitigation, programmes have been taken up
for capacity building of local communities as part of the activities
of the proposed Centre of Excellence for Flood.
Moreover, various materials like case studies, documentaries, docu-feature
films and study materials are being developed for making training
programmes more effective, interesting and trainee centered.
The best practices adopted during management of different
natural disasters would also be documented.
The DMC is also engaged in preparation of I.E.C. materials on natural
disasters for the Government of West Bengal.
These would help creating awareness among the general masses
about the precautions that are necessary for mitigation / prevention /
preparation against losses generally occur due to natural disasters.