Our country is prone to disasters like floods, drought, cyclones, or earthquakes. We do not have any clear – cut policy of disaster management nor any force to tackle the situation. Adhoc measures are adopted to cope with every disaster. We wait and watch for others to join the fray. There are heated arguments over jurisdiction – centre or state liability, official assessment and surveys before any help is rushed out to the affected area. The slow response results in the loss of precious human life and valuable property.
We must have clear – cut, well defined guidelines for disaster management. A well – trained task – force having special equipment and trained personnel should be constituted. Its controlling officer should have the authority to •fake decisions and ensure their speedy implementation. Better transport and communication facilities will ensure better results. Bureaucratic set – up should not be allowed to interfere with the work of the disaster – management group.
