Comparative assessment of CBDRM programme in multi-hazard prone areas of Orissa, India | |
| Author | Gadanayak, Bibhuti Bhusan |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.DM-10-05 |
| Subject(s) | Emergency management--Evaluation--India Orissa Disasters--Risk assessment--India Orissa |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Masters of Science in Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. DM-10-05 |
| Abstract | This study by taking into account the historical prospective of disasters occurred in the state of Orissa, India, analyses various Community Based Disaster Risk Management interventions in the area. Community Based Disaster Risk Management is a process of disaster risk management in which at risk communities are actively engaged in the identification, analysis, treatment, monitoring and evaluation of disaster risk in order to reduce their vulnerabilities and enhance their capacities. In CBDRM, local and national governments are involved and supportive. In the entire process of the programme, people are at the heart of decision-making and implementation of disaster risk management activities. The major objective of the study is to make a comparative assessment of the Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) Programme with focus on multi stake-holder participation preparedness and capacity building process in a multi-hazard prone area of Orissa the state of India. The CBDRM Programme was implemented by Orissa State Disaster Mitigation Authority (OSDMA) and Orissa Disaster Mitigation Programme (ODMP) by Indian Red Cross Society. The study was mainly focused on the participation of multi-stake holders, preparedness and effectiveness in planning process in managing the disaster at the community level. The findings of the study reveals, the participation of stakeholders, the preparedness to face the disasters and the planning for managing the disaster at the community level is comparatively good in ODMP than the area of OSDMA. It is argued that in order for this shift to occur, it is necessary to integrate disaster management and community planning to address the disaster risk reduction. Current practice by OSDMA as compared to ODMP seldom reflects integration of disaster management and community planning to address the disaster risk reduction. This is one of the reasons why hazard awareness is absent from local decision-making processes. It is further asserted that if mitigative strategies are to be successfully implemented, then the disaster management process must ensure the effective participation of local self governance in disaster preparedness activities. The study concludes with the findings that the shelter oriented approach for the implementation of CBDRM programme is more effective. The study found that disaster risk reduction (DRR) is a proactive approach that needs to be integrated in regular development planning with the effective participation of all the stakeholders. Policymakers in the development sector need to recognize that disasters are not just "setbacks" or "roadblocks" to development, but result from the paths that development is pursuing |
| Year | 2010 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. DM-10-05 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Routray, Jayant K.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Ahmad, Mokbul Morshed;Sutat Weesakul; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Swedish International DevelopmentCooperation Agency (SIDA); |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2010 |