Exercise AIKYA: National Symposium on Disaster Management
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 'Exercise AIKYA' - Two-day national symposium on disaster management |
| Organizers | National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Indian Army Southern Command, TNSDMA |
| Aim | Improve disaster preparedness and response through stakeholder collaboration |
| Meaning of AIKYA | "Oneness" in Tamil, reflecting integration of India's Disaster Management community |
| Participating States | Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry |
| Key Organizations | IMD, NRSC, INCOIS, CWC, FSI, GSI, DoT |
| Location | Headquarters of the Dakshin Bharat Area |
| Focus Areas | Tsunamis, landslides, floods, cyclones, industrial incidents, forest fires, AI, technology, economic impact, regional vulnerabilities, response time reduction |
| NDMA Info | Apex statutory body for disaster management, constituted on 27th September 2006 |
| NDMA Functions | Approve National Disaster Plan, lay down policies, approve central plans, coordinate enforcement |