Disaster Management Law

Unit I — Introduction

Disaster · definition and scope of application · magnitude of disaster · premptory measures · preparedness · international legal framework · natural and man-made causes · Rescue, Relief & Rehabilitation

Unit II — Effects of Disasters

Consequences of disaster-socio political · economic · cultural · environmental issues · disruptions of basic amenities and essential services-efficiency of the disaster management systems to address & mitigate the consequences · addressing the cause of the vulnerable groups in disaster.

Unit III — Health Care Management in Disasters

Health issues · Disaster Induced Injuries & Causalities-eruption of diseases-communicable diseases · epidemics and pandemics · access to health care · trauma care-role of state machinery &other health care providers

Unit IV — Legal Framework on Disaster Management

Laws response to disasters · National and International Legal framework · Disaster management and conflict of rights · Constitutional dimensions · machinery for action · authorities constituted · powers and functions of authorities · Co-ordination of central authorities and state authorities · role of police · health · revenue administration-other concerned agencies-judicial responses in varied contexts

• Disaster Management Act, 2005 - Mass Disasters

Unit V — Victim Centric Responses in Disaster Management

Role of State and Not For Profit organization in post disaster management · Victims of disaster · ex-gratia payments and compensation · relief & rehabilitation · human rights perspectives