Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota introduced the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS), providing an online avenue for reporting damages incurred during various disasters.
DRIMS, an innovative initiative by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), aims for precise reporting and assessment of disaster-related damages and the swift disbursal of aid to affected individuals.
Developed in collaboration with UNICEF, the platform efficiently captures crucial impact indicators of disaster damages, facilitating prompt delivery of relief and rehabilitation grants to affected beneficiaries. It also tracks damages to crops, loss of livestock, and other factors, expediting post-disaster restoration efforts.
During the launch event, a handbook on financial assistance during disasters was released, empowering individuals to understand their entitlements during and after disasters, with a focus on aiding children and women in affected communities.
Inaugurating a State-level training program on Incident Response System conducted by the National Institute of Disaster Management, Kota commended ASDMA’s efforts in disaster mitigation and response, particularly during floods. He reflected on the significance of having comprehensive information on a single online platform, given Assam’s vulnerability to multiple disasters.
ASDMA’s chief executive officer Gyandendra Dev Tripathi highlighted DRIMS as an advanced version of FRIMS, featuring modern technology for multi-disaster reporting.
UNICEF India’s deputy representative for programs, Arjan De Wagt, praised DRIMS for its efficient data verification and compilation, saving valuable time for field workers. Madhulika Jonathan, UNICEF India’s chief of field office for Assam and Northeast States, lauded DRIMS as a groundbreaking digital solution setting higher standards for disaster management in Bharat, particularly in Assam’s complex disaster and climate risk landscape.
