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National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued India’s first-ever Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for identification of victims in Mass Fatality Incidents (MFIs) to ensure scientific, humane, and dignified handling of human remains.
Description:
NDMA Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) Guidelines 2026:
| Category | Key Details & Facts |
| Primary Goal | Transition from ad-hoc recovery to Scientific & Humanitarian Forensics (Dignity-first approach). |
| Identification Method | “Na-Data-Dan-Dagara”: Identification through Name, Physical Data, Teeth (Odontology), and DNA. |
| The 4 Phases | 1. Recovery (Site) → 2. Post-Mortem (Deceased data) → 3. Ante-Mortem (Family data) → 4. Reconciliation (Matching). |
| Key Disciplines | Forensic Medicine, Forensic Odontology (Dental), Forensic Anthropology (Skeletal), and DNA Profiling. |
| Mandatory Rules | No universal mandatory autopsy; focus is on identification and returning remains to kin quickly. |
| Nodal Agencies | NDMA (National level), SDMAs (State level), and local law enforcement/medical examiners. |
| International Link | Aligns Indian SOPs with INTERPOL DVI standards and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) principles. |
| Core Challenges | Tropical climate (fast decomposition), lack of dental records in India, and forensic lab shortages. |
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