Question : COMPREHENSIVE POLICY FOR REHABILITATIONS



(a) whether the Government proposes any comprehensive policy for the rehabilitation of persons affected by natural disasters;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to overcome such hurdles?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY)

(a) to (c): The Disaster Management Act, 2005 lays down the institutional framework for effective management of disasters. The Act provides for taking necessary measures in respect of all phases of disaster management cycle including rehabilitation and reconstruction. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) established under the Act is mandated to lay down policies on disaster management. NDMA is finalizing the National Policy on Disaster Management including the aspects of rehabilitation and reconstruction.