Civil Defence & Volunteer Network Expansion: Chhattisgarh has scaled up its civil defence preparedness to include 9 major cities, training 2,700 volunteers (300 per district) annually and installing warning sirens and emergency communication systems managed by the SDRF .

India made Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) a core agenda item during its 2023 G20 Presidency, under the theme:

> “One Earth, One Family, One Future”

🔹 Key Initiatives from G20 India 2023:

1. 🛡️ G20 Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRRWG) (Launched by India – First time ever)

First time the G20 formally created a dedicated group for disaster risk.

Chaired by India's NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority).

Verification Process

1. Document Review Committee Formation

Experts from NDMA/SDMA/DDMA, engineers, legal advisors, community representatives

2. Checklist-Based Review

Use standardized checklists (as per NDMA guidelines or ISO 22301)

3. Field Verification (If Required)

Validate physical elements like shelters, signage, communication systems

4. Gap Identification

Highlight inconsistencies, outdated information, missing components

5. Revision and Approval

Update based on feedback, sign-off by authorized personnel