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“Governments are now concerned how disaster can be prevented by an effective early warning system and how various structural and non-structural measures can be taken in advance for mitigating the effects of natural hazards” - Shri Sivraj Patil (Indian Home Minister ) » “Immediate response, community member action dissemination of information and specialized institutions for preparedness are the most important aspects of disaster risk reduction programmes” - Dr. Maxine Olson (UNDP resident representative of India)

Duryog Nivaran is a research, training and advocacy network committed to promoting disaster risk reduction in South Asia at policy and community level. It strives to build the knowledge base of stakeholders by sharing research findings, information, experiences and insights on emerging issues of disaster management in the countries and among the communities of the region.