NDMA, CSIR‑NIScPR और AcSIR के बीच MoU, PhD कार्यक्रम शुरू करने और आपदा प्रबंधन क्षमता निर्माण के लिए — UPSC Current Affairs | March 12, 2026
NDMA, CSIR‑NIScPR और AcSIR के बीच MoU, PhD कार्यक्रम शुरू करने और आपदा प्रबंधन क्षमता निर्माण के लिए
विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय ने एक त्रिपक्षीय <span class="key-term" data-definition="Memorandum of Understanding — a formal agreement between two or more parties outlining mutual commitments (GS2: Polity)">MoU</span> के साथ <span class="key-term" data-definition="National Disaster Management Authority — India's apex body for disaster management, responsible for policy formulation and implementation (GS2: Polity, GS4: Disaster Management)">NDMA</span>, <span class="key-term" data-definition="CSIR‑NIScPR — Council of Scientific & Industrial Research’s National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research, focusing on science communication and policy research (GS3: Science & Technology)">CSIR‑NIScPR</span> और <span class="key-term" data-definition="AcSIR — Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, an institution offering doctoral programmes in science and technology (GS3: Science & Technology)">AcSIR</span> पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं, जिससे PhD कार्यक्रम शुरू किया जाएगा, भारत‑विशिष्ट आपदा जोखिम डेटा सेट विकसित किए जाएंगे, और आपदा जोखिम कमी में क्षमता निर्माण को सुदृढ़ किया जाएगा। समझौता प्रधानमंत्री के <span class="key-term" data-definition="Disaster Risk Reduction — systematic approach to reduce disaster risks through prevention, mitigation, and preparedness (GS4: Disaster Management)">DRR</span> एजेंडा के साथ संरेखित है, जिसका उद्देश्य वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान और सार्वजनिक तैयारी के बीच अंतर को पाटना है।
Strengthening Disaster Management through Academic Collaboration The Ministry of Science & Technology has formalised a MoU among three key institutions: the NDMA , CSIR‑NIScPR , and the AcSIR . The agreement, announced on 12 March 2026 by Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology & Earth Sciences , seeks to create a robust academic and policy‑support framework for DMRR in India. Key Developments Launch of a dedicated PhD programme in disaster management and risk reduction. Creation of India‑specific datasets, analytical tools, and digital knowledge platforms to link research with public preparedness. Introduction of certificate courses, short‑term training, expert lectures and policy dialogues for government officials, practitioners and academia. Alignment of the academic curriculum with the Prime Minister’s Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) , overseen by a Joint Working Group led by the NDMA. Strengthening of science communication and community outreach to enhance disaster preparedness. Important Facts The MoU outlines that the NDMA, as the apex authority, will monitor and steer all academic, capacity‑building and training activities. The collaboration will also foster evidence‑based decision‑making