District Disaster Risk Management Plan - Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu

GoI and UNDP initiated the Disaster Risk Management Programme after the 1999 Super cyclone that caused severe loss to life and property in Orissa. The programme essentially aims to contribute towards the social and economic development goals of the National Government and enabling 17 State Governments to minimize losses of development gains from disasters and reduce vulnerability. It will demonstrate a sustainable model for mainstreaming of Disaster Risk Management at all levels with focus on district and community level activities, based on which the Government of India would replicate the approach and process in the remaining hazard-prone districts in the country. The vital output of this project is multi-hazard risk management and sustainable recovery plans at community, panchayat and other administrative levels.This programme is catering its services by giving basic knowledge about Disaster Risk Management to all the 21 Urban Local Bodies (16 Town Panchayats and 5 Municipalities), 13 Blocks, 681 Gram Panchayats and 1081 Villages in Cuddalore District.