National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

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National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is the apex body responsible for coordinating and overseeing disaster management strategies across Mauritius.

  • Established: 2016
  • Total Members: 25
  • Ministerial Representation: 20+ Ministries
  • Emergency Coordination Centers: 6
  • Active Response Teams: 12
  • Annual Budget: ₨ 250 Million
Risk Management Performance
Preparedness: 78% Response Capability: 85% Risk Mitigation: 72%
Council Leadership
Council Chair
Dr. Rajesh Ramphul

Chairperson, NDRRMC

  • Appointment: April 2022
  • Tenure: 4 Years
  • Ministerial Background: Public Infrastructure
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Resilience Building Initiatives

National Early Warning System Upgrade
In Progress

Comprehensive upgrade of national multi-hazard early warning systems across all districts.

Start Date
Jan 15, 2025
Expected Completion
Dec 31, 2025
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National Response Capabilities

90%
Emergency Response Teams

12 of 12 national teams ready for deployment

70%
Emergency Supplies

Supply inventory at 70% national capacity

85%
Coordination Centers

6 of 6 national coordination centers operational

Recent National Response Activities

Date Incident Affected Districts Lead Ministry Status Actions
Feb 28, 2025 Cyclone Warning Response Eastern & Southern Districts Environment Ministry Completed View Report
Jan 15, 2025 Flood Mitigation Coordination Port Louis, Black River Infrastructure Ministry Completed View Report
Dec 10, 2024 Emergency Resource Mobilization All Districts NDRRMC Completed View Report
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National Recovery Initiatives

Post-Disaster Infrastructure Rehabilitation
Active
65% Complete

Comprehensive national program for rehabilitating critical infrastructure damaged by recent natural disasters.

Start Date Jan 15, 2025
Expected Completion Dec 31, 2025
Lead Ministry Infrastructure Ministry
Budget ₨ 150 Million
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Community Resilience Rebuilding Program
In Progress
45% Complete

National program focusing on community-level recovery, social support, and long-term resilience building.

Start Date Feb 01, 2025
Expected Completion Jan 31, 2026
Lead Ministry Social Services
Budget ₨ 75 Million
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National Recovery Performance

Recovery Financial Overview
Recovery Timeline Performance

National Council Membership

Council Composition
  • Total Members: 25
  • Ex-Officio Members: 12
  • Ministerial Representatives: 10
  • External Experts: 3
Active Since 2016
Key Council Members
Name Position Ministry/Organization Actions
Profile
Dr. Rajesh Ramphul
 Chairperson Public Infrastructure
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Marie Lafosse
 Deputy Chairperson Environment Ministry
Profile
Ahmed Peerally
 Secretary Civil Service
Profile
Sarah Ramdhani
 Technical Advisor Meteorological Services
Ministerial Representation
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Lead Coordination
Environment
Environment
Risk Assessment
Health
Health
Emergency Response
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Council Responsibilities
Risk Reduction

Develop and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies.

Emergency Coordination

Coordinate multi-agency response during national emergencies.

Community Resilience

Build and strengthen community-level disaster preparedness.

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