Section 32 of The Disaster Management Act, 2005 in hindi
Plans by different authorities at district level and their implementation.
Every office of the Government of India and of the State Government at the district level and the local authorities shall, subject to the supervision of the District Authority,—
- (a)prepare a disaster management plan setting out the following, namely:—
- (i)provisions for prevention and mitigation measures as provided for in the District Plan and as is assigned to the department or agency concerned;
- (ii)provisions for taking measures relating to capacity-building and preparedness as laid down in the District Plan;
- (iii)the response plans and procedures, in the event of, any threatening disaster situation or disaster;
- (b)coordinate the preparation and the implementation of its plan with those of the other organisations at the district level including local authority, communities and other stakeholders;
- (c)regularly review and update the plan; and
- (d)submit a copy of its disaster management plan, and of any amendment thereto, to the District Authority.
Summary
- Every local office of the Central Government, State Government, and local authorities at the district level must prepare its own disaster plan.
- These individual office plans are prepared and implemented subject to the direct supervision of the District Authority.
- The plans must outline measures for prevention, mitigation, capacity-building, preparedness, and emergency response.
- Offices must coordinate their planning efforts with other district organizations, communities, and local authorities.
- These plans must be regularly reviewed, updated, and submitted to the District Authority along with any amendments.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who must prepare individual disaster plans under Section 32?
Every office of the Central Government (Government of India) and the State Government at the district level, and all local authorities, must prepare a plan.
2. Who has the power to supervise these individual office plans?
The preparation and implementation of these plans are subject to the supervision of the District Authority.
3. What must be included in these individual department plans?
The plans must set out provisions for prevention, mitigation, capacity-building, preparedness, and response plans and procedures.
4. Are these offices required to submit their plans to anyone?
Yes, they must submit a copy of their plan, and any changes or amendments made to it, to the District Authority.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 32 of The Disaster Management Act, 2005, whose supervision are local offices of the Central and State Governments subject to when preparing their plans?
2.Under Section 32 of The Disaster Management Act, 2005, what must a government office do after making an amendment or update to its disaster plan?
3.Under Section 32 of The Disaster Management Act, 2005, local offices must prepare disaster management plans that include measures provided for in the District Plan. According to Section 31 of the same Act, who is responsible for preparing and getting approval for that overarching District Plan?
4.Under Section 32 of The Disaster Management Act, 2005, what are government offices and local authorities required to do to ensure their plans work well with others?