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Formulation and implementation of policies, programmes and Projects for
disaster mitigation, response and recovery
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Formulation of National Disaster Management Plan and the National
Emergency Operation Plan based on the national policy.
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Administration and operation of Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act, No.
13 of 2005.
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Initiate
and coordinate foreign aided projects for disaster mitigation, response
and recovery
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Liaising
with Ministries, Government authorities and agencies, private sector
agencies, NGOs and INGOs and all other relevant agencies to ensure
timely execution of such responsibility
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Coordination and Management of relief activities pertaining to natural
and man-made disasters
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Coordinating awareness programs on natural disasters and man-made
disasters
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Early
warning systems
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Supervision of the activities of non - governmental organizations and
social welfare voluntary agencies in relation to disaster management,
provision of relief and promotion of human rights
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Facilitation of and assistance to non - governmental organizations and
social welfare voluntary agencies, in the fields of disaster management
and human rights.
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Promotion
of Human Rights
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Coordination with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and other
International & Regional Human Rights Bodies
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Meteorological Surveys & Research
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Research
and Development in the fields of housing and building construction
technology
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