DRRM
DRRM
COURSE OBJECTIVE
• To impart knowledge on concepts related to disaster, disaster risk reduction, disaster
management
• To acquaint with the skills for planning and organizing disaster response
UNIT I HAZRADS, VULNERABILITY AND DISASTER RISKS 9
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster cycle - Phases, Culture of safety,
prevention, mitigation and preparedness community Based DRR, Structural- nonstructural
measures, Roles and responsibilities of- community, Panchayati Raj Institutions / Urban
Local Bodies (PRIs/ULBs), States, Centre, and other stakeholders- Early Warning System –
Advisories from Appropriate Agencies.- Relevance of indigenous Knowledge, appropriate
technology and Local resources.
REFERENCES
1. Govt. of India: Disaster Management Act, Government of India, New Delhi, 2005.
2. Government of India, National Disaster Management Policy, 2009.
3. Shaw R (2016), Community based Disaster risk reduction, Oxford University Press
COURSE OUTCOME:
CO1: To impart knowledge on the concepts of Disaster, Vulnerability and Disaster Risk
reduction (DRR)
CO2: To enhance understanding on Hazards, Vulnerability and Disaster Risk Assessment
prevention and risk reduction
CO3: To develop disaster response skills by adopting relevant tools and technology
CO4: Enhance awareness of institutional processes for Disaster response in the country and
CO5: Develop rudimentary ability to respond to Their surroundings with potential Disaster
response in areas where they live, with due sensitivity