What is Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)? Examine its significance in strengthening disaster management frameworks and its role in building resilient communities.

Category: Disaster Management (GS -III),

Test Date: 26 Dec 2024

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Introduction: Define Disaster Risk Reduction (concept that focuses on minimizing the risks posed by disasters through proactive measures before, during, and after a disaster strikes)
Key Principles of DRR:
- Prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
- Emphasize the need for a multi-hazard approach.
Role in Disaster Management Frameworks:
- Strengthening institutional mechanisms (e.g., National Disaster Management Authority).
- Improving infrastructure resilience (e.g., flood defenses, cyclone shelters).
- Integration of DRR into development policies, urban planning, and community-level preparedness.
- Technological advancements like early warning systems and GIS mapping.
- Building Resilient Communities: Community involvement and awareness; Capacity building and education, especially in vulnerable areas; Empowerment (local knowledge, participation in recovery efforts, and long-term support systems)
- Challenges in Implementing DRR: Gaps in awareness and funding; Political will and institutional coordination.
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