Disaster Task Force at NADDSSW Usha S. Nayar, Ph. D. usnayar@gmail. com 1. 314. 397. 4467
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and Disaster Preparedness n n n 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
TISS – Centre for Disaster Management n n n n Need for the Centre Focus Research Training Curriculum Field Work and Projects Policy Support
The Nicobar Islands: A long way to go n n n 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
Course Curriculum n n Masters in Science Degree Program Diploma in Psychosocial Care and Support in Disaster Management Student Enrollment Faculty Development
Networking n n n Schools of Social Work – Internal and External Grass Root Organizations Not for Profit Organizations Governmental Agencies International Bodies
Conclusion n n n Disaster Preparedness vs. Management Rehabilitation Involvement of Schools, Students and Communities Relationship with Policy-makers Sustainability Integrating ‘Disaster’ within a program