SSS in India under its Community Initiatives in Disaster Risk Reduction works actively in 10 districts of Andhra Pradesh State, covering almost 100 villages. They focus on community capacity building by providing school training, mangrove development, preparedness classes, response information, a community disaster relief fund, and awareness camps.
OSDMA publishes a quarterly newsletter in English and Oriya languages and disaster reduction education materials, organize workshops and training programs for officials, Panchayati Raj Institutions and non-profit groups involved in disaster management. Community based disaster preparedness and plans, and earthquake preparedness training programs are also offered.
GSDMA and the Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) implemented a two year pilot project entitled the Gujarat School Safety Initiative (GSSI) that made disaster risk reduction an integrated part of school based learning. The first phase of the project focused covered three cities: Ahmedabad, Jamnagar and Vadodara. The second phase covered all 25 districts in the state. The third phase of the School Safety Initiative is being planned to upscale the program in selected districts and talukas of the State.
VHA of India through the Aparajita Orissa Project and Aparajita Andamans Project aims at empowering the local community and build their capacity to recover from devastation and prepare for future natural disasters.
UNDP DRMP is supporting the government of India to set up an institutional framework for disaster preparedness, response, prevention and mitigation. The project has been implemented in 169 districts spread across 17 states. Two of the main objectives of this program are to strengthen education and awareness programs.
Company conducts safety and risk management programs to educate their employees and the communities surrounding their plant about disaster risk.
SEEDS has several sustainable community initiatives, including disaster reduction awareness, cyclone preparedness drills, and safe construction practices.
Company conducts preparedness programs for employees, school children and nearby villages.
The SMA has a mason certification program that was introduced by the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) and the Gujarat State Vocational Training Institute (GSVT). Over 450 masons have been trained in disaster resistant skills to date.
