National Disaster Plan for Animals
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding Disaster Management Plans?
1) There is no National Disaster Plan for Animals.
2) Mostly the biggest causality faced during a disaster is those of animals left behind.- Published on 21 Jul 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Only 2
- Government has prepared and launched Disaster Management Plan (DMP) for protecting animals and preventing and mitigating loss of livestock resources during various disasters.
- DMP is divided into three parts a) Pre-disaster preparedness, b) Disaster response and c) Post-Disaster Plan.
- Pre-disaster preparedness includes detailed action plan relating to dissemination of early warning, identification of vulnerability amongst livestock, animal vaccination, feed and fodder supply and capacity building of different stake-holders in disaster management etc.
- Disaster response component includes strategy/action plan relating to effective and prompt response, rescue of livestock, feed & fodder supply, measures against epidemics and diseases and maintenance of Sanitation etc.
- Post disaster component include strategy for treatment of sick animals, disease surveillance, disposal of carcass, restoration and restocking of livestock population.
