This document highlights the vulnerable status of the state in terms of natural disasters and highlights the urgent need for a disaster management strategy for the state.
The objectives of the Kerala state disaster management policy include:
The policy affirms appropriate balance and interrelationship with the ‘National Policy on Disaster Management’ and ‘Disaster Management Act, 2005’ and also ensures coordination amidst all agencies related to Disaster Management.
The document goes on to describe the details of the stakeholders that will be involved in the process of implementation of the policy and the steps or phases involved while managing disasters.
The original document can be viewed here on the Government of Kerala website
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