Disaster Management Laws in India: Past, Present, and Future Directions
International Journal of Disaster Risk Management
Disaster Management Laws in India: Past, Present, and Future Directions Authors Manindra Singh HanspalDeptartment of Law, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Sambalpur Bijayananda BeheraLajpat Rai Law College, Sambalpur, Odisha, India DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2025.7.1.7 Keywords: disaster management, legal framework, India, sustainable development, policy reform Abstract Disaster management in India has significantly evolved over the years in response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and man-made disasters. This paper examines the historical evolution of India's legal framework for disaster management, critically assessing its effectiveness and providing recommendations for future legal and…