An overview of the disaster management strategies and the responsibilities of the State Government.
The Government of Assam adopted the Disaster Management Act in December 2006, providing a comprehensive framework for disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response.
The Assam Relief Manual (initially prepared in 1976) was revised to incorporate preparedness for natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and man-made disasters under the updated framework.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority brought a paradigm shift by detailing the roles of various stakeholders in different phases: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.