Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments

Community Preparedness — Amendments

Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
Disaster Management Act Amendment2016The amendment strengthened provisions for community participation by mandating that disaster management plans at all levels must include specific provisions for community involvement, traditional knowledge integration, and capacity building programs.Enhanced legal framework for community preparedness and provided clearer guidelines for integrating traditional knowledge systems with modern disaster management approaches.