What is Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction? Enlist the measures taken by India which are in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Answer: The Sendai Framework was adopted during the 3rd UN World Conference on disaster risk reduction with the objective of preventing creation of new disaster risks and also to substantially reduce disaster risks. It consists of four major priority areas and seven targets to be met by 2030.

Four priority areas of Sendai Framework are:

  • Understanding Risk
  • Strengthening Risk Governance
  • Investing in disaster resilience; and
  • Improving capacities for disaster response as well as for building back better after disasters.

Post Sendai Initiatives Taken in India

Major Initiatives taken by India under Sendai Framework are as follows:

  • National Disaster Management Plan, ....
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