The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has formulated a National Framework for Heatwave Mitigation and Management. Evaluate its key provisions and effectiveness in enhancing India’s heatwave resilience.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
Q6. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has formulated a National Framework for Heatwave Mitigation and Management. Evaluate its key provisions and effectiveness in enhancing India’s heatwave resilience. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the Question The NDMA, under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, has played an active role in helping states, districts and cities develop Heat Action Plans (HAPs) — a structured approach to mitigating heatwave impacts Key Demand of the Question The question demands an evaluation of the key provisions of the NDMA’s framework and an assessment of its effectiveness in improving India’s heatwave resilience. The answer must highlight both strengths and weaknesses in its implementation. Structure of the Answer Introduction Briefly introduce heatwaves as a climate-induced disaster, highlighting their increasing frequency and impact on public health, economy, and infrastructure. Mention the NDMA’s 2024 framework as a structured effort to address this challenge. Body Key provisions of the national framework – Discuss major elements such as state-level Heat Action Plans (HAPs), early warning systems, public health measures, urban planning solutions, and institutional coordination. Effectiveness in enhancing heatwave resilience Strengths – Highlight how the framework improves multi-sectoral coordination, decentralization, community awareness, technological integration, and heat-resilient infrastructure. Weaknesses – Address gaps in implementation, financial constraints, legal enforcement issues, last-mile connectivity problems, and lack of long-term adaptation measures. Conclusion Conclude by stating that while the framework is a significant step towards structured heatwave management, addressing implementation challenges, funding gaps, and strengthening enforcement mechanisms will be key to ensuring long-term heat resilience.
Why the Question
The NDMA, under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, has played an active role in helping states, districts and cities develop Heat Action Plans (HAPs) — a structured approach to mitigating heatwave impacts
Key Demand of the Question
The question demands an evaluation of the key provisions of the NDMA’s framework and an assessment of its effectiveness in improving India’s heatwave resilience. The answer must highlight both strengths and weaknesses in its implementation.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction Briefly introduce heatwaves as a climate-induced disaster, highlighting their increasing frequency and impact on public health, economy, and infrastructure. Mention the NDMA’s 2024 framework as a structured effort to address this challenge.
• Key provisions of the national framework – Discuss major elements such as state-level Heat Action Plans (HAPs), early warning systems, public health measures, urban planning solutions, and institutional coordination.
• Effectiveness in enhancing heatwave resilience Strengths – Highlight how the framework improves multi-sectoral coordination, decentralization, community awareness, technological integration, and heat-resilient infrastructure. Weaknesses – Address gaps in implementation, financial constraints, legal enforcement issues, last-mile connectivity problems, and lack of long-term adaptation measures.
• Strengths – Highlight how the framework improves multi-sectoral coordination, decentralization, community awareness, technological integration, and heat-resilient infrastructure.
• Weaknesses – Address gaps in implementation, financial constraints, legal enforcement issues, last-mile connectivity problems, and lack of long-term adaptation measures.
Conclusion Conclude by stating that while the framework is a significant step towards structured heatwave management, addressing implementation challenges, funding gaps, and strengthening enforcement mechanisms will be key to ensuring long-term heat resilience.