Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management, Topic: Disaster Management, Issue: Man-animal conflict
Context: The Kerala cabinet declared instances of man-animal conflict as a state-specific disaster.
Gist:
- This move will give more power to the district collectors to address the issue.
- Under Disaster Management Act 2005, declaring authority is vested with
- Central Government -“national disaster”.
- State Government – “state disaster”.
- District Magistrate – “district disaster”.
Disaster Management Act 2005
To establish a legal framework for management of disasters and mechanisms for disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes Disaster Management Authority at the national level and state level.
- They are responsible for laying down policies, plans and guidelines for disaster management.
- A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for specialised response to disasters.
- Emphasises on involving local communities in disaster management activities.
