A National Contingency Action Plan (CAP)for dealing with contingencies arising in the wake of natural disasters has been
formulated by the Government of India and it had been eriodically updated. It facilitates the launching of relief operations without delay. The CAP identifies the initiatives required to be taken by various Central Ministries/Departments in
the wake of natural calamities, sets down the procedure and determines the focal points in the administrative machinery.

Attachment(s):