Question

Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as an essential measure under 'Disaster Management' in the Disaster Management Act, 2005?

• A. Prevention of any disaster's danger or threat
• B. Mitigation or reduction of a disaster's risk
• C. Long-term environmental restoration projects unrelated to a specific disaster
• D. Capacity building to manage disasters

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Long-term environmental restoration projects unrelated to a specific disaster

The Act focuses on measures that are "necessary or expedient for effectively handling disasters," which includes:

• Prevention of danger or threat of any disaster.

• Mitigation or reduction of risk or its severity or consequences.

• Capacity-building (training, resources).

• Preparedness to deal with any disaster.

• Prompt response to any threatening disaster situation or disaster.

• Assessing the severity or magnitude of effects of any disaster.

• Evacuation, rescue, and relief.

• Rehabilitation and reconstruction following a disaster.

While environmental restoration might be a part of post-disaster rehabilitation or reconstruction, the Act's scope is specifically tied to the management of disasters. Broad, long-term environmental projects that are not directly related to recovering from a specific disaster fall outside its direct mandate.