National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) celebrated its 17th foundation day
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Published: 5th Oct, 2021
Context
In the 17th foundation of NDMA, the Government launched two new initiatives:
Aapda Mitra Scheme
Common Alerting Protocol
Key-highlights of the scheme
AapdaMitra Scheme:
AapdaMitra scheme is to prepare the public and up-gradation of skills of people who have the zeal to fight against disaster, work for others and save people by risking their lives.
In this initiative, arrangements can be made to make them aware of all protocols and take immediate action in case of disaster.
This scheme has been implemented on an experimental basis in 30 flood-prone districts of 25 states.
Under this initiative, work has been done to prepare 5,500 Aapda Mitras and Aapda Sakhis for flood protection.
Common Alerting Protocol
It is to give alerts about the location of lightning 6 minutes in advance and a few hours in advance of a large area.
With the help of this initiative,many lives can be saved if early warning agencies and such warnings are implemented.