Disaster Policy and Politics

Disaster management is a comprehensive approach involving planning, preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery to address crises that surpass local capabilities. While emergencies are localized threats, disasters represent large-scale events that disrupt societal functions, requiring coordinated efforts across multiple sectors. Recent advancements in disaster studies highlight the political dimensions of disasters, viewing them as catalysts for societal change that impact governance, policies, and public debates. Disasters not only expose vulnerabilities but also reshape socio-political landscapes. The relationship between politics and disaster management is twofold: disasters shape political frameworks by prompting new policies and governance structures, while political decisions influence disaster preparedness, risk management, and responses. Effective disaster management necessitates robust healthcare systems, emergency protocols, and the ability to adapt to diverse hazards. Disaster Policy and Politics provides a detailed examination of disaster management, exploring the theoretical, historical, and policy aspects across ten chapters. It discusses governance, leadership, and decision-making in disaster contexts, along with the evolution of disaster policies and the roles of executive decisions in shaping response strategies. The book also explores the contributions of scientists and engineers, civil-military relations, and the impact of globalization on disaster management. With a focus on risk reduction, preparedness policies, and post-disaster recovery, this book serves as a valuable resource for students, policymakers, and professionals seeking to understand the complexities of disaster management and develop more effective strategies in an increasingly interconnected world.

Dr. Pralhad Jaybhaye (1972) is presently serving as Associate Professor, Department of Agriculture Meteorology, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krushi Vidyapeeth, Parhani, (Maharashtra). He did his B. Sc.(Agri.) in 1995 and M. Sc. (Agriculture Meteorology) 1998 from Mahatma Phule Krushi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (College of Agriculture, Pune) and Ph. D. (Agril. Meteorology & Physics) in 2020 from BCKV, Mohanpur, West Bengal. He is recognized a Post Graduate Teacher and Research Guide for M. Sc. And Ph. D. (Agriculture Meteorology). He started his career as a Technical Officer (Agrometeorology), NARP, Igatpuri (MPKV, Rahuri) from 2000 to 2008. His field of specialization is Agrometeorology and his area of research interest are Micrometeorology, Agricultural Water Management, Climate Change and Extension Agrometeorology. In addition to this, he has performed additional duties as a Nodal officer, Commercial Fruit Nursery, PDKV, Akola (2005-2008); Principal Nodal officer, GKMS & FASAL project (2008-2016) and Principal, Agriculture Technology School, Jalna (VNMKV, Parbhani) (2020-2023). He had conducted National workshop, farmer training programs, workshops and many farmer's rallies/awareness progrommes. During his total 25 year's tenure of services, under his guidance 27 students completed M.Sc. (Agrometeorology) and he has co-guided for more than 25 students to the same degree course. He has published one Text Book (Handbook of Agrometeorology); 2 Subject Books (1-Hydrometeorology, 2-Weather and Climate Monitoring and Prediction Systems in Context of Agriculture) and other 6 books related to Agrometeorology; 25 research papers & 05 short communications in international and national reputed journals. He has participated and presented research papers more than 25 International, National, State Seminar, Workshops and Symposiums. Besides these he had done extension Agricultural Meteorology activities like TV talk (17) & Radio talks (200), guest lectures in scientist training & farmer training programs had delivered. Dr. Pralhad Jaybhaye has also written more than 450 popular articles in reputed regional language periodicals and daily newspapers. He had donated Gold Medal to M. Sc. (Agriculture Meteorology), VNMKV, Parbhani in the memory of his father (Late Freedom Fighter Mr. Rambhaji Temaji Jaybhaye) for enrichment capacity building as well as raise academic interest in the Agriculture Meteorology area.