Disaster Task Force at NADDSSW

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Disaster Task Force at NADDSSW

• Usha S. Nayar, Ph.D.
• usnayar_at_gmail.com
• 1.314.397.4467

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and
Disaster Preparedness

• Introduction to Disaster Preparedness and
  Response from TISS - 60 years of experience
• Various Disaster situations since 1947 Indian
  Climate
• 2006 The Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster
  Management

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TISS Centre for Disaster Management

• Need for the Centre
• Focus
• Research
• Training
• Curriculum
• Field Work and Projects
• Policy Support

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The Nicobar Islands A long way to go

• Issues, Challenges and the way forward
• Housing and Habitat in the Nicobar Islands
• Building Capacity of Nicobari Communities
• Challenges of Working with the Govt.
• Administrative Statistics

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Course Curriculum

• Masters in Science Degree Program
• Diploma in Psychosocial Care and Support in
  Disaster Management
• Student Enrollment
• Faculty Development

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Networking

• Schools of Social Work Internal and External
• Grass Root Organizations
• Not for Profit Organizations
• Governmental Agencies
• International Bodies

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Conclusion

• Disaster Preparedness vs. Management
• Rehabilitation
• Involvement of Schools, Students and Communities
• Relationship with Policy-makers
• Sustainability
• Integrating Disaster within a program