National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) 2020

1^st SESSION OF NATIONAL PLATFORM FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (NPDRR)

13-14 May, 2013, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

Background

Over the years India has been able to establish a holistic Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) apparatus at National State and District levels. The legal framework and the institutional structure are gradually taking root in dealing with disaster risk management. Disaster Risk Reduction being a cross-cutting development issue requires political and legal commitment, scientific knowledge, careful development planning, application of technology, law enforcement, community participation, early warning systems and effective disaster preparedness and response mechanism. There is a need to foster an enabling environment for developing a culture of prevention and to enable concerted measures to facilitate the integration of disaster management into developmental planning in various sectors and at all levels, from the National to the local, through a participatory decision making process.

In pursuit of this goal, Government of India has constituted a multi-stakeholder National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) vide Government’s Resolution No.47-31/2012-DM-III dated 26th February 2013. The National Platform aims to bring together the whole range of India’s disaster risk community from Government, Parliamentarians, Mayors, Media, International Organizations, NGOs, local community representatives, scientific and academic institutions and corporate businesses etc. It will help in sharing of experiences, views and ideas, present findings of research and action and explore opportunities for mutual cooperation in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction. The output from the National Platform will offer a strategic direction and a road map for the formulation of our future National Action Plans on DRR.

Event

Following the constitution of NPDRR, the Government of India is organizing the “First Session of National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction” in New Delhi at the Vogyan Bhawan, 13-14 May 2013. The First session of NPDRR had the theme, ”Mainstreaming DRR in Development: From Risk to Resilience”.

Inauguration and Valedictory Session

Hon’ble Prime Minister consented to inaugurate the event. The valedictory session was presided by Hon’ble Minister of State (R), Ministry of Home Affairs.

Programme and Agenda

It was proposed to organize one plenary session and six thematic sessions during the event.

Plenary Session (May 13, 2013)

"Mainstreaming DRR in Development: Achievements & Way Ahead”

Thematic Sessions (May 14, 2013)

Harnessing Technology for DRR;
Making our Cities Safe;
Risk Financing Mechanisms;
Long Term Recovery & Rehabilitation;
Public Policy and Governance; and
Multi-stakeholder Consultation.

Pre Events

Three pre-events were organized on different themes, outcome outcome of which will be part of the main thematic sessions.

Gender & Disaster (2nd April, 2013)
Risk Transfer Mechanism (17th April, 2013)
Post HFA 2015 Framework (27th April, 2013)

Key expected outcomes from the First Session

Creation of a dynamic and vibrant forum for decision makers, partners, experts and practitioners of DRR to announce campaigns and provide evidence relating to Disaster Risk Reduction.
To give a direction for the development and use of new tools and methodologies aimed at understanding and applying the economic and financial tools in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction.
Generate ideas and programs on building resilience among communities at regional, sub-regional and local levels.
To assess the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Actiona in the country and draft agenda for action on Post-HFA (2015).
Laying down priorities and directions for the future in the field of DRR.

Participation

The National Platform was conceptualized as a forum to bring together various stakeholders like policy makers, administrators, professional disaster managers, UN organizations, multilateral organizations, scientists, technocrats, academicians, corporate and private sectors, community leaders, representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and NGOs into a comprehensive consultative process.

PRESENTATIONS

Plenary Session Mainstreaming DRR in Development : Achievements & Way Ahead 13th May 2013 (Monday)
Dr. J. S. Samra	Drought Perspective of India and Development
Prof. V. K. Sharma	Mainstreaming DRR is Inevitable for Sustainable Development
Shri Nagesh Kumar	Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction for Achieving Millennium Development Goals: Trends and Perspectives from Asia and the Pacific Region
Thematic Session-1 Harnessing Technology for DRR 14th May 2013 (Tuesday)
Dr. Sanjay Srivastava	Harnessing Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction: 3 Take Away Messages
Dr. M. Mohapatra	Harnessing Technology for Improving Meteorological Information System Aiming Disaster Risk Reduction
Dr. Satendra	Harnessing Technology for Capacity Building in Disaster Risk Reduction
Shri Darshan K. Patel	Application of Satellite Linked Automatic Weather Station for Weather Forecasting and Disaster Risk Reduction
Thematic Session-2 Making our Cities Safe 14th May 2013 (Tuesday)
Prof. Jamal Ansari	Increasing Flood Proneness Of Cities - Can Land Use Planning Help?
Prof. Ravi Sinha	Managing Major Urban Disasters : A Need for Paradigm Change?
Prof. Kapil Gupta	Making Our Cities Safe from Flooding
Prof. S. K. Nath	Seismic-Microzonation Towards Earthquake Disaster Mitigation
Dr. Pawan Kumar	Transport in Pre-Disaster and Post-Disaster Phase
M/O Urban Development	Comprehensive City Planning to Provide Safe Urbanisation
Thematic Session-3 Risk Financing Mechanisms 14th May 2013 (Tuesday)
Shri Saurabh Dani	Disaster Risk Financing & Insurance : An Essential Element of Effective Disaster Risk Management
Shri R. Chandrasekran	Insurance (Risk Transfer) Mechanism in Disaster Relief And Management: Guidelines And Public Policy
Ms. Archana Gulati	Risk Financing Mechanisms-Indian Context
Shri Vishal Pathak	Financial Risk Reduction and Recovery Before Disaster Strikes: Opportunities For Humanitarian Workers; Building Disaster Resilience Of Vulnerable Communities
Dr. P. K. Singh	Changing Dimension in Disaster Risk Transfer
Thematic Session-4 Long Term Recovery & Rehabilitation 14th May 2013 (Tuesday)
Shri P. G. Dhar Chakrabarti	Long Term Recovery and Rehabilitation : Issues for Discussion
Dr. P.K. Mishra	Lessons from the Kutch Earthquake 2001
Prof. Santosh Kumar	Long Term Recovery : Unfolding Challenges
Shri S. V. Ganesh	Incorporating DRR into Long Term Recovery and Reconstruction
Thematic Session-5 Public Policy and Governance 14th May 2013 (Tuesday)
Dr. P. M. Nair	Public Policy and Governance In DRR And Role of NDRF/CD
Ms. Amita Prasad	Public Policy & Governance Issues With Reference To Disaster Management in India
Ms. Caitlin Wiesen	Public Policy and Governance
Shri Prashant Khattri	People's Perception And State's Response During Floods : Evidence From Bahraich District of Uttar Pradesh
Dr. A. K. Sinha	Animal Disaster Management : Strategy for Livelihood Based Disaster Risk Reduction
Thematic Session-6 Multi-stakeholder Consultations 14th May 2013 (Tuesday)
Shri Manu Gupta	Multi-Stakeholder Coordination for Disaster Risk Reduction
Children Mission	Children Participation in National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
Col. N. M. Verma	Saritsa Foundation

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1^st SESSION OF NATIONAL PLATFORM FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (NPDRR)

Background

Event

PRESENTATIONS

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Proceedings

Concept Note

1st SESSION OF NATIONAL PLATFORM FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (NPDRR)

Background

Event

PRESENTATIONS

Photos

Videos

Proceedings

Concept Note

1^st SESSION OF NATIONAL PLATFORM FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (NPDRR)