Managing and protecting the mass from different hazards is a very important
duty and it needs to be carried out with extreme care and caution. Disaster
management is more of a service related field, so one should enter the
field fully prepared i.e understanding the pros and cons of the field.
Disaster Management personnel should be well prepared to manage emergency
situations and should respond to the needs of the people and areas affected,
in a quick and efficient manner. They have to be prepared and should have
a plan in mind as to how to combat any disaster if it occurs. The right
planning helps to decrease the intensity and impact of the disaster.
Civil servants, civil engineers, police and defense
personnel, paramilitary personnel, fire fighters and other protective
service workers on their training period will undergo training and workshops
on disaster management which would be very helpful for them.
India, being a country prone to frequent natural calamities in its diverse
landscapes, the need for disaster management professionals is on the rise.
In this field, employment opportunities are offered in the disaster management
departments of government agencies such as fire departments, drought management
departments, law enforcement authorities, relief agencies etc. and Insurance
companies, industries in the high-risk fields like chemicals, mining,
and petroleum which have their own disaster management cells. One can
work as a social worker, environment expert, rehabilitation worker etc.
Engineering professionals in the field of disaster management can design
buildings that help resist disasters. Graduates in disaster management
can start their own consultancies as well.
NGOs and International organizations such as World Bank, Asian Development
Bank (ADB), United Nations Organisations (UNO), Red Cross, UNESCO offer
various opportunities for professionally trained disaster management professionals.
They are recruited for conducting training and workshops on disaster management
to the general public and for other related activities.
Disaster Management : Remuneration
Disaster management is a well-paid field but the wages depend on the
organization and your experience. The packages will be high for experienced
people in the field. As this is a risky field, government and non-government
organizations offer fairly good remuneration for the candidates.
A fresher can get between Rs. 8000 to 10,000, while a two - three years
experienced person could earn not less than 15,000 Rs.
