Context:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched three cutting-edge technology platforms to strengthen India’s disaster management framework. The announcement was made during the Annual Conference of Relief Commissioners, Disaster Management Secretaries, and State Disaster Response Forces.
Newly Launched Platforms
- Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER)
- Enables real-time response to disasters across India.
- Integrates satellite data streaming to rescue and relief agencies.
- Aims to coordinate efforts across agencies for faster, data-driven responses.
- National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM) Lite 2.0
- An upgraded mobile-compatible version of India’s national emergency database.
- Designed to give agile, decentralised access to disaster response forces, even in remote locations.
- Helps responders operate as a unified force, with common access to critical real-time data.
- Flood Hazard Zonation Atlas of Assam
- Provides region-specific flood risk data for Assam, a state frequently affected by floods.
- Offers real-time information on flood impact, river water levels, and mitigation areas.
- Aimed at improving predictive planning and risk-based disaster preparedness.
Significance
- Enhances coordination and communication during disasters.
- Strengthens India’s move towards technology-driven resilience planning.
- Supports both central and state-level preparedness, especially in disaster-prone regions like Assam.
