◇ To promote a culture of prevention, preparedness and resilience at all levels through knowledge, innovation and education. ◇ To encourage mitigation measures based on technology, traditional wisdom and environmental sustainability. ◇ To mainstream disaster management into the developmental planning process. ◇ To establish institutional and techno-legal frameworks to create an enabling regulatory environment and a compliance regime.◇ To ensure efficient mechanism for identification, assessment and monitoring of disaster risks. ◇ To develop contemporary forecasting and early warning systems backed by responsive and failsafe communication with information technology support. ◇ To ensure efficient response and relief with a caring approach towards the needs of the vulnerabl