Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Highlights proactive governance, climate change adaptation strategies, disaster preparedness, and the role of state and central agencies in protecting vulnerable populations. Relevant for GS2 (Governance, Disaster Management, Welfare Schemes), GS3 (Environment).
Heat Action Plans (HAPs) are comprehensive policy instruments designed to prepare for and respond to extreme heat events, integrating early warning systems, vulnerability mapping, and targeted interventions. They form a critical part of the broader disaster management framework for climate change adaptation.