Chairperson: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah
Purpose: Comprehensive review of country's preparedness for dealing with possible floods and heatwave conditions
Government approach: Whole of the Government and Whole of Society Approach towards disaster management
Ministry responsible: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Key assessment areas: Readiness of Central Government agencies, early warning systems, resource deployment, inter-agency coordination
Objective: Zero loss of life and minimal loss to property during natural calamities
Additional review items: Progress of long-term flood mitigation measures across the country, protection of critical infrastructure projects, river management initiatives, scientific advancements in forecasting
Implementation review: Stock of decisions taken in last year's review meeting
Key Focus Areas Identified:
Strengthening flood forecasting and early warning systems through advanced technology and real-time data integration
Enhancing preparedness for dealing with simultaneous disasters, particularly floods and heatwaves
Community awareness and resilience-building programmes for preventing loss of life and property
Ensuring adequate stock of essential relief materials and medical preparedness
