Ongoing Projects
1. Development of National Highways Climate Adaptation Policy and Guidelines .
On request of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) has taken up the Project “Development of National Highways Climate Adaptation Policy and Guidelines (HighCAP)”. The current study is aligned to support the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India on enhancing the climate resilience of National Highways (NHs) in India. NIDM is implementing this project in consortium mode with IIT Delhi, IIT Mandi and Delhi Technological University as consortium partners. The Joint Project Steering Committee of HighCAP project is chaired by the Joint Secretary, MoRTH and Executive Director, NIDM. Officials from NIDM and MoRTH are members (ex-officio) of the Joint Project Steering Committee (JPSC) and Project Director, HighCAP is Member Secretary.
Key Objectives of the Project:
- To study the potential vulnerable highway stretches and assets to climate extremes and multi-hazard risk prone zones.
- To identify suitable & cost-effective adaptation options, and delineate resilience framework.
- To study existing codes, manuals and practices and recommend adaptation strategy integration.
- To formulate climate adaptation policy and guidelines including DRR for highways in India.
- To prepare Transport Emergency Management Plan (TEMP) and Traffic Evacuation Plan (TEP).
- To develop capacity toolkit and execute pilot training programme on adaptation policy & guidelines.
2. National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH).
The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) is implementing the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH), supported by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Under this initiative, NIDM has been designated as a Centre of Excellence on Extreme Weather Events and Disasters Related Human Health Issues. The project aims to enhance health sector preparedness, build resilience, and address the growing challenges posed by climate change on human health through targeted interventions and evidence-based strategies.
Key Objectives of the Project:
- Conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) for State Nodal Officers.
- Update subject specific Health Adaptation Plans (HAPs).
- Develop SOPs and guidelines on Extreme Weather Events.
- Support States/UTs in SAPCCHH and DAPCCHH implementation.
- Develop a training module on climate change and Extreme Weather Events.
- Monitor and evaluate NPCCHH implementation in States.
3. Facilitation for Formulation of Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) .
The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in collaboration with Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), Government of India has undertaken a project titled “Facilitation for Formulation of Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways”. The project is aligned with the provision under Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Chapter V, Section 36 & 37) which mandates every Ministries and Departments to integrate disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and response measures into its policies, plans, and development programmes and to prepare, review, and update its Disaster Management Plan annually in alignment with NDMA Guidelines and Template. Through this project of NIDM is developing a comprehensive, actionable and resilient disaster management plan for the MoPSW to strengthen preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation mechanisms across the Ports, Shipping, and Waterways sectors in India.
Key Objectives of the Project:
- To identify and assess potential/ existing/ emerging maritime and inland waterways hazards.
- To assess the existing vulnerabilities, exposures, and risks associated with infrastructure, ecological, and human resources in the Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.
- To impart trainings for relevant stakeholders to assist in preparing and implementing the Disaster Management Plan.
- To develop a comprehensive Disaster Management Plan tailored to the Ministry’s specific needs and challenges.
- To enhance the Ministry's assessment and capacity to prepare and respond efficiently to disaster situations.
- To formulate an effective restoration, rehabilitation, recovery and redevelopment framework for Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
4. Drought Manual Revision- 2020 & Formulation of Guidelines on Hailstorm, Cold Wave/ Frost and Pest Attack .
The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW), has undertaken the revision of the Drought Manual (2020) and formulation of national guidelines for managing agricultural losses due to Cold Wave/Frost, Hailstorm and Pest Attack. This initiative aims to strengthen disaster preparedness in the agriculture sector by integrating climate resilience, technological advancements, scientific risk assessment and field-level best practices. The project focuses on enhancing early warning systems, improving hazard vulnerability and risk assessment frameworks and supporting states in developing robust response and mitigation strategies for weather and climate-induced agricultural risks.
Key Objectives of the Project:
- 1. To develop detailed guidelines for
- Cold Wave/ Frost Management
- Hailstorms Management
- Pest Attack Management
- To revise and update the Drought Manual 2020, incorporating recent research, field experiences and evolving best practices.
- To enhance the capacity of stakeholders, including farmers, agricultural officers, and disaster management professionals, by providing actionable guidelines and strategies.