Department of Disaster Management (Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs) (Bhutan)

Vision “Safe, Resilient and Happy Bhutan” Mission To deliver effective coordination and facilitating services with competence in disaster management. To enable government and other stakeholders attain disaster resilience and GNH Values Integrity/ Honesty. Creativity Accountability/ Transparency Right Attitude/ Dignity Empathy Core Business Area Develop and coordinate awareness raising and building capacities on disaster mitigation, preparedness and response. Develop disaster management plans at all levels. Maintain funds for disaster management. Develop guidelines and legislation on disaster management. Establish NEOC/ DEOC and maintain emergency communication network. Facilitate EWS in the Dzongkhags.