India’s disaster risk reduction journey: opportunities for strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific

The report provides a detailed analysis of India’s expertise in establishing well-defined institutional systems, legislative, policy, and planning frameworks, robust search and rescue capabilities, improved early warning systems, technological advancements for disaster risk management, improved emergency communication, expanded disaster resource and knowledge networks, emergency operations centers, enhanced response capabilities and systems, and post-disaster mental health management. The study also identifies opportunities for India-U.S. triangular cooperation across several countries in the Indo-Pacific region.