Report of the High Power Committee on disaster management
Workings of the High Powered Committee (HPC) in a span of two years concerned itself with the entire issue of disasters and disaster vulnerability for natural and manmade hazards. HPC was a first concerted effort in the country and it evolved through its adoption of a participatory approach. It identified various disasters and grouped them into five sub-groups considering the related nature of disasters. This report includes the HPC's findings and recommendations.