1. Disaster Task Force at NADDSSW Usha S. Nayar, Ph.D. usnayar@gmail.com 1.314.397.4467

2. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and Disaster Preparedness Introduction to Disaster Preparedness and Response from TISS - 60 years of experience Introduction to Disaster Preparedness and Response from TISS - 60 years of experience Various ‘Disaster’ situations since 1947 Indian Climate Various ‘Disaster’ situations since 1947 Indian Climate 2006: The Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management 2006: The Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management

3. TISS – Centre for Disaster Management Need for the Centre Need for the Centre Focus Focus Research Research Training Training Curriculum Curriculum Field Work and Projects Field Work and Projects Policy Support Policy Support

4. The Nicobar Islands: A long way to go Issues, Challenges and the way forward Issues, Challenges and the way forward Housing and Habitat in the Nicobar Islands Housing and Habitat in the Nicobar Islands Building Capacity of Nicobari Communities Building Capacity of Nicobari Communities Challenges of Working with the Govt. Challenges of Working with the Govt. Administrative Statistics Administrative Statistics

5. Course Curriculum Masters in Science Degree Program Masters in Science Degree Program Diploma in Psychosocial Care and Support in Disaster Management Diploma in Psychosocial Care and Support in Disaster Management Student Enrollment Student Enrollment Faculty Development Faculty Development

6. Networking Schools of Social Work – Internal and External Schools of Social Work – Internal and External Grass Root Organizations Grass Root Organizations Not for Profit Organizations Not for Profit Organizations Governmental Agencies Governmental Agencies International Bodies International Bodies

7. Conclusion Disaster Preparedness vs. Management Disaster Preparedness vs. Management Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Involvement of Schools, Students and Communities Involvement of Schools, Students and Communities Relationship with Policy-makers Relationship with Policy-makers Sustainability Sustainability Integrating ‘Disaster’ within a program Integrating ‘Disaster’ within a program