Tamil Nadu launches ₹50-crore fund for disaster preparedness, signs two MoUs
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Tamil Nadu government launched a ₹50-crore disaster preparedness fund and established a State Disaster Management Institute to enhance heat resilience and weather forecasting.
Background
The Tamil Nadu government announced a ₹50-crore fund for disaster preparedness and a ₹55-crore project for a State Disaster Management Institute. MoUs were signed with IITM Pune for weather forecasting and CEEW for a Project Management Unit (PMU) on heat preparedness.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTamil Nadu State Disaster Management Institute estimated cost: ₹55 crore
- BodyIITM (Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology): Located in Pune, focuses on tropical meteorology
- BodyCEEW (Council on Energy, Environment and Water): Research body involved in heat preparedness PMU
- PlaceTamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency: State-level body for disaster mitigation
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of institutionalizing disaster management at the state level to mitigate climate-induced hazards like extreme heat waves in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional capacity: Need for dedicated state-level institutes to provide localized disaster response and training
- Data-driven mitigation: Collaboration with specialized bodies like IITM to improve micro-level weather forecasting accuracy
- Urban heat resilience: Establishing PMUs to address the specific vulnerabilities of metropolitan areas like Chennai
Keywords: Climate Resilience · Disaster Mitigation · Institutional Framework · Heat Action Plan · Inter-agency Collaboration
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