Mission
To work for disaster risk reduction with a focus on industrial disaster risk reduction. Established in the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Works in both natural and industrial disaster risk reduction. Provides services in the areas of consultancy, research, capacity building and communtiy based interventions in whole of India
Disaster Reduction Goal
Empowering cope-ability and resiliance of the communities and other stakeholders
DRR activities
Membership in Key Networks
NDMA, NIDM, Sphere India
Disaster Reduction Focal Point(s)
George.V.J
Deputy Director
91-9826874553
Websites
www.dmibhopal.nic.in
Making disaster risk reduction a policy priority, institutional strengthening (HFA 1)
Advisory services to the Government both National and Local
Risk assessment and early warning systems (HFA 2)
Consultancy services in the area of risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, disaster management plans etc
Education, information and public awareness (HFA 3)
Under takes training and awareness activities for various stakeholders like government , industries, ngos, community leaders and local self governement as well as net work agencies
Reducing underlying risk factors (HFA 4)
Pilot demonstration oriented mitigation projects
Preparedness for effective response (HFA 5)
Preparations of plans, conduct of mock drill and other excercises through out the country, including community based DRR.