Disaster scenarios that once seemed merely theoretical have now become a disturbing reality. Whether man-made or natural, they can strike in the most unprecedented ways and result in colossal damages to both life and property. Recognising the need for developing effective mitigation and preparedness strategies, NMIMS deemed-to-be University has set up the Pro-Vention—Disaster Management Cell (DMC) in 2007.
Specific Objectives of the Disaster Management Cell
- To organise orientation and advanced courses for students of management in the area of disaster management.
- To network with Municipal Corporation, State Government, NGOs, Citizen’s groups, Industry and Trade organisations and Educational institutions to focus on waste management and sanitation problems and work together towards solutions.
- To develop capacities of advanced locality management groups, NGOs, business organisations, academic institutions and government functionaries through designing appropriate training programs for disaster prevention and mitigation.
- To design appropriate short term and long term training modules and training material for disaster management with special focus on sanitation and household and industrial garbage disposal.
- To design workshops, lectures, seminars, conferences, training programs, management development programs and symposia for providing knowledge and developing skills of executives from the cross sectors to address issues of disaster management with special focus on garbage disposal and sanitation.
- To conduct field-based qualitative and quantitative research in the area of disaster management and serve as a documentation centre.
- To undertake any such other activity as may be deemed necessary to promote understanding and better professional practice in the area of disaster management.