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1.3 Policy Statement
Section I : Introduction
The underlying policy of the DDMAP is to protect life, environment and property while
ensuring mitigation of the disaster to the maximum extent possible, relief to those affected
and restoration of normalcy at the earliest.
Essentially, communities draw their support from the social institutions, administrative
structure, and values and aspirations they cherish. Disasters may temporarily disorganize
the social units and the administrative system and disrupt their lives built around these
values and aspirations. A systematic effort to put back the social life on its normal course
with necessary technology support and resources will contribute significantly to the
resilience of the community and nation.
This policy forms the basis of the DDMAP strategy. It aims at capacity building and
prompt utilization of resources in a disaster situation through a partnership of the GOM,
NGOs, Private Initiatives and the community. In pursuance with this policy, DDMAP
addresses itself to strengthening the pre-disaster and post-disaster responses of various
actors and stakeholders including the “victims” of the disaster.
Jalna District Disaster Management Information Database Vol I - 3