The Supreme Court of India has ordered the government to frame a national policy on disaster management, in response to a petition filed by a non-governmental organization (NGO) seeking improved disaster preparedness and response. A bench of Justices Madan Lokur and Deepak Gupta directed the government to develop a comprehensive policy on disaster management, including measures for disaster prevention, mitigation, and response. The court observed that the existing framework for disaster management is inadequate and that a more coordinated and effective approach is needed. The court's decision has been welcomed by disaster management experts, who argue that it will help to reduce the risk of disasters and improve the response to disasters. The judgment has significant implications for disaster management in India and is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the government's policies and programs in this area. The court's observations on the need for a proactive approach to disaster management have been widely praised. The judgment is expected to have significant implications for the development of disaster management infrastructure and is likely to be seen as a major milestone in the evolution of the country's disaster management landscape. The court's decision has sparked a debate about the need for greater investment in disaster management and the importance of community-based disaster management initiatives. The judgment has been praised by civil society groups, who argue that it will help to protect vulnerable communities from the impact of disasters. The court's observations on the importance of a coordinated approach to disaster management have been widely welcomed. The judgment is a significant development in the ongoing debate about the balance between disaster management and sustainable development. The court's decision has been hailed as a significant step forward in protecting individuals' fundamental rights and is expected to have far-reaching consequences for disaster management in India.