Compendium - National Conference On ADM PDF

National Conference on ADM
Compendium of the National Conference on
Animal Disaster Management

Animals Matter in Disasters April 17-18, 2013 K K Birla Auditorium, FICCI, New Delhi
WSPA Maharashtra Drought 2013
WSPA West Bengal Floods 2011
Jointly Organized by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and

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India Disaster Management Campaign
World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)
COMPENDIUM ON NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ANIMAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT ANIMALS MATTER IN DISASTERS
Compiled by Dr Ashish N Sutar, World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) Shri Hansen Thambi Prem, World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) Dr A K Sinha, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Disclaimer The interpretations, views and opinions expressed in this document are solely that of authors of the abstracts and collective recommendations by the participants of the conference. It does not necessarily carry the views and opinion of NDMA and WSPA either directly or indirectly. This document may be freely quoted with due acknowledgement to the source. The publisher would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this document as a source.
Acknowledgements The present document benefitted from the recommendations of individuals and the contribution from institutions participated in the two days National Conference on Animal Disaster Management Animals Matter in Disasters at New Delhi during 17th - 18th April 2013. We wish to acknowledge our gratitude to the individuals that participated in the conference have been listed in Annex 2 and 3 together with their institutional affiliation.
Acronyms
AAU ADB ADM ADRC AHS AP APCRI ASDMA AVSI AWBI BIPARD BSDMA BSE BVC CAC CATIE CIRAD CISF CRED CRF CRS CVA CVE CVSc DAH DFRL DMOD DRDO DRR EM-DAT FAO FIAPO FICCI FIFA FMD FPI GADVASU Assam Agricultural University Asian Development Bank Animal Disaster Management Asian Disaster Reduction Centre African Horse Sickness Asia Pacific Association for Prevention and Control of Rabies in India Assam State Disaster Management Authority Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Animal Welfare Board of India Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development Bihar State Disaster Management Authority Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Bihar Veterinary College Central American Agricultural Council Centro Agronmico Tropical de Investigacin y Enseanza Coopration Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Dveloppement Central Industrial Security Force Centre for the Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters Calamity Relief Fund Catholic Relief Services Commonwealth Veterinary Association Continued Veterinary Education College of Veterinary Science Department of Animal Husbandry Defence Food Research Laboratory Disaster Management Operations Director Defence Research and Development Organization Disaster Risk Reduction Emergency Database Food and Agriculture Organization Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Fdration Internationale de Football Association Foot and Mouth Disease Food Processing Industries Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
GARC GFDR GIS GPS HAP HSandBQ IAEA IAG IAS ICAR ICFOST ICMR ICRC IFRC IICA IIM ILRI IMAAMS INEE IRCS ISTC IUCN IVRI JTCDM JTF LEGS MAFF MINEX NADRES NATCON NCADM NCC NCDC NDMA NDRF NDRRA NIEPA NSS OIE
Global Alliance for Rabies Control Global Forum for Disaster Reduction Geographic Information System Global Positioning System Humanitarian Accountability Partnership Haemorrhagic Septicaemia and Black Quarter International Atomic Energy Agency Inter Agency Group Indian Administrative Service Indian Council for Agricultural Research Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists Indian Council of Medical Research International Committee of Red Cross International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Instituto Interamericano de Cooperacin para la Agricultura Indian Institute of Management International Livestock Research Institute Indian Medical Association Academy of Medical Specialties Inter Agency Network for Education in Emergencies Indian Red Cross Society International Standards of Tuberculosis Care International Union for Conservation of Nature Indian Veterinary Research Institute Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management Japan Trust Fund Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan Mining and Mineral Exploitation Services National Animal Disease Reporting Expert System National Tuberculosis Conference National Conference on Animal Disaster Management National Cadet Corps National Centre for Disease Control National Disaster Management Authority National Disaster Response Force Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements, Australia National Institute of Education Planning and Administration National Service Scheme Office International des Epizooties (World Organization for Animal Health)
PCP-FMP PD-ADMOS PPR PRIM PVS RRT RVC SAPI SDMA SEACFMD SENASA SSB STAG TANUVAS THI UAV UNAMA UNDP UNEP UNESCO UNISDR UPSC USA USSR VCI VERU WHO WMD WSPA
Progressive Control Pathway for Foot and Mouth Disease Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance Pest des Petits Ruminants Participatory Response Identification Matrix Performance of Veterinary Services Rapid Response Teams Remount Veterinary Corps Society of Animal Physiologists of India State Disaster Management Authority South East Asia and China Foot and Mouth Disease Servicio Nacional de Salud Animal Sashastra Seema Bal (Armed Border Force) Strategic Technical Advisory Group Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Temperature Humidity Index Unmanned Aerial View United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan United Nations Development Programme United Nations Environment Programme United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Union Public Service Commission United States of America Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Veterinary Council of India Veterinary Emergency Response Unit World Health Organization Weapon of Mass Destruction World Society for the Protection of Animals
Contents
About NDMA 06
About WSPA
07
Inaugural Session
09
Plenary Session
31
Technical Session 1: Disaster and its impact on animals
40
Technical Session 2: Emergency response for Animals in Disasters
48
Technical Session 3: Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness strategies for Animal Disaster Management
54
Technical Session 4: One world-one health: Transboundary Diseases, Epidemics, Pandemics and Zoonosis
61
Technical Session 5: Role of stakeholders in Animal Disaster Management
66
Recommendations of the National Conference on Animal Disaster Management
72
Annexes
81
About NDMA
Evolution of NDMA Emergence of an organization is always through an evolutionary process. Establishment of NDMA has also gone through same stage. Towards this aim, the Government of India (GOI), in recognition of the importance of Disaster Management as a national priority, has set up a High-Powered Committee (HPC) in August 1999 and also a nation committee after the Gujarat earthquake, for making recommendations on the preparation of Disaster Management plans and suggestion effective mitigation mechanisms. The Tenth Five-Year Plan Document also had, for the first time, a detailed chapter on Disaster Management. Similarly, the Twelfth Finance Commission was also mandated to review the financial arrangements for Disaster Management.
On 23 December 2005, the Government of India enacted the Disaster Management Act, which envisaged the creation of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) headed by respective Chief Ministers, to spearhead and implement a holistic and integrated approach to Disaster Management in India.
Roles and Responsibilities NDMA as the apex body is mandated to lay down the policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management to ensure timely and effective response to disasters. Towards this, it has the following responsibilities
Lay down policies on disaster management; Approve the National Plan; Approve plans prepared by the Ministries or Departments of the Government of India in accordance with the National Plan;
Lay down guidelines to be followed by the State Authorities in drawing up the State Plan; Lay down guidelines to be followed by the different Ministries or Departments of the Government of India for the Purpose of integrating the measures for prevention of disaster or the mitigation of its effects in their development plans and projects;
Coordinate the enforcement and implementation of the policy and plan for disaster management;
Recommend provision of funds for the purpose of mitigation; Provide such support to other countries affected by major disasters as may be determined by the Central Government;
Take such other measures for the prevention of disaster, or the mitigation, or preparedness and capacity building for dealing with the threatening disaster situation or disaster as it may consider necessary;
Lay down broad policies and guidelines for the functioning of the National Institute of Disaster Management.
About WSPA
At the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), we have protected animals around the globe for more than 30 years. We use our collective skills and knowledge to move individuals, organisations and governments to transform animals lives. In addition to preventing the pain of individual animals caught up in disasters, our diverse work includes ending the mass suffering of industrially farmed animals and making rabies-driven dog culls history, by proving that a humane response works best for animals and people.
Working in more than 50 countries, we create positive change by exposing cruelty and pioneering sustainable solutions to animal suffering. We also act for animals at a global level, using our consultative status at the United Nations to make sure our message is heard: that the lives of animals are inextricably linked to our own, and now more than ever is the time to stop their suffering.
Our work for animals starts with people; we work with individuals, governments and humanitarian and animal-focused organisations across the globe to help communities protect the animals that they rely on for food, companionship and their livelihoods.
When disaster strikes, we make sure that animals so vital for community recovery are not forgotten. Sometimes we are the only animal organisation able to access disaster-struck regions and make a very real, immediate difference to suffering animals. Alongside these responses, we work tirelessly to champion long-term solutions for animals, and bring hope to the people whose lives depend on them.
WSPAs India country office was started in 2008 and since then one of our key programmes in India has been focused on Animals in Disaster Management.
WSPA has been at the forefront to ensure animals and the people who depend on them are protected from disasters like the Odisha tornado; the Assam floods; the Leh cloud bursts; and the Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Bihar floods; as well as the current drought situation in Maharashtra state. We have protected animals in these disasters and as a result supported the livelihoods and resilience of their communities.
We are committed to animals. With a global team of disaster response, risk reduction and technical advisors ready to respond all year round to the impact of disasters on animal and community lives, WSPA is well placed to draw on its evidence and research to provide solutions to a key aspect of community vulnerability. Through strategic campaigning we aim to ensure that animal welfare, which is fundamentally linked to the most urgent concerns facing India, including sustainability, economic development and human health, is addressed. .
Concept Note
National Conference on Animal Disaster Management (NCADM) K K Birla Auditorium, FICCI, New Delhi
17th-18th April 2013
Government of Indias National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in partnership with World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) organized a conference on Animal Disaster Management from 17th - 18th April, 2013. Disaster does not discriminate between people and animals; more often it leads to loss of life, devastation, economic loss, and displacement. The impact of a disaster can be local, affecting the socio-economic status of the community, or multiregional, affecting the development of the country but also the region as a whole. The objective of this conference is to provide a forum to the government officials, policy makers, people working a disaster management, academicians and researchers in the country to come together to discuss and reflect on the topic of Disaster Management of Animals during these two Conference days. This conference will also provide the national and international experts the opportunity to share their knowledge and expertise through case studies and best practices.
Target Audience: Government Institutions, officials and policy makers State and District Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA) in India United Nation Organizations, International and National Government Organizations Academics, Environmentalist, Researchers and Emergency Managers Media and Corporate Agencies
Conference Themes: Regulatory and Institutional Perspective on Animal Disaster Management in India Causes and Impacts of Disasters on animals, communities and the country Animal Infections, Trans boundary Diseases, Epidemics, Pandemics and Zoonosis in Disasters Emergency response for animals in Disasters (livestock based livelihood responses, case studies) Preparedness, Prevention and Mitigation strategies in Animals Disaster Management (Livestock Insurance/fodder banks/Early warning system)
Coordinators: Dr A K Sinha, Senior Research Officer, NDMA, E-mail: aks.ndma@gmail.com Dr Ashish Sutar, Disaster Programme Manager, WSPA, E-mail: ashishsutar@wspa-asia.org
Join the path of building a safer and disaster resilient India by taking a holistic approach through our collective efforts!
Inaugural Session
Shri Sharad Pawar, Union Minister of Agriculture and FPI Goverment of India
Shri M Shashidhar Reddy, Vice Chairman NDMA , Shri K M Singh and Maj Gen (Dr) J K Bansal, Members of NDMA, Dr Shyam Agarwal Secretary NDMA, Mr Mike Baker CEO of World Society for Protection of Animals (WSPA), esteemed delegates, ladies and gentlemen, 2. It is always a privilege to get associated with NDMA. It reminds me my days as Vice Chairman of National Council on Disaster Management. During those years we worked very hard on various diverse and complex issues to come out with comprehensive strategy to handle the disasters. I am very happy that in last few years, the NDMA has taken the agenda on a wider platform and today Management of Disaster has emerged as one of the most critical aspect of administration. 3. It is also praiseworthy that NDMA has now focused on the agenda of animal disaster and animals in disaster. Having handled major disasters like Killari Earthquake and now the severe drought in Maharashtra, I myself am convinced that we need to have a wider awareness about handling the issues concerned to animals. I have been extensively touring the drought affected areas of Maharashtra and have seen the painstaking efforts by farmers to save their cattle-wealth. The Government of Maharashtra has done a commendable job by establishing the system of cattle camps. As on today some 6.50 lakh animals are sheltered in 850 cattle camps providing shelter, water, fodder and medication. With an expenditure of Rs. 500 Cr till date, this must be one of the largest programmes for animals in disaster in our country. And the results are very encouraging. Despite the severe drought, the milk collections in these areas have not reduced which has provided much needed income to the farmers. This very indicator proves that the programme of cattle camp has been a success and the Government Machinery involved in this deserves appreciation. 4. Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries activities, play an important role in national economy contributing about 30% to the agricultural output. The value of output of milk alone is more than 3 lakh crores, which is higher than the value of output of any other agricultural product. India is the highest producer of milk and second highest producer of fish in the world. With more than half of the worlds buffalo population, India is endowed with the largest livestock population in the world. We have 72 million sheep, 40 million goats and about 11 million pigs. Livestock and Fisheries sectors have contributed not only to the food basket, nutrition security and draught animal power but also to enhancing sustainability of agriculture sector. Livestock and fisheries sectors also play a significant role in supplementing household income and in generating gainful employment in the rural sector, particularly among the landless, small and marginal farmers and women, besides
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providing cheap and nutritious food to millions of people. I also consider this sector as an important tool of women empowerment as 90% of care and management of livestock is carried out by women folk. 5. It is in this context, protection and safety of the livestock and fisheries resources is important for livelihood security of farmers as well as consumers welfare. However, there are many challenges facing the livestock sector. Prevalence of animal diseases does affect productivity of animals and also mortality leading to severe economic losses and pose potential threat to human population, if the diseases are of zoonotic nature. About two third of human diseases have origin in animals. 6. Hence, control of animal diseases will also result in more effective control of human diseases. Disasters have damaging impact on animals that get affected during natural calamities such as drought, cyclones, earthquakes, landslide, floods and epidemics etc. Holistic approach and collective efforts are required to address the issues of animal disasters for which sensitization of all the stakeholders are very much needed. Animal disease emergencies also have a significant public health impact, since occurrences of zoonotic diseases such as Avian Influenza, threat of epidemics after natural disasters including trans-boundary diseases are major risks. Further, disasters affect production and availability of livestock products leading to price inflation of products like milk, meat and fish. 7. I hope NDMA and other stakeholders would develop strategies and coordination points for dealing with such catastrophes. NDMA with its mandate and manpower can play an important role in mitigation of the consequences of the major outbreaks of animal diseases such as Avian Influenza, FMD etc. 8. Similarly, NDMA has a major role to play in providing help for disease control and welfare activities in case of disasters such as droughts, cyclones, earthquakes etc. through creating awareness and associating communities in sensitizing the stakeholders for taking appropriate steps in the event of natural calamities and disasters. I am glad to learn that NDMA has dedicated an exclusive chapter on Animal Disaster Management in their National Guidelines on Biological Disaster Management. The proposed integration of Animal Disaster Management training modules with specialized NDRF battalions may go a long way in sensitizing and training local communities to prevent prepare and mitigate adverse consequences of disasters. Capacity building of all the three tiers of panchayats, local community and voluntary organizations will be a force multiplier. Community Based Disaster Preparedness is the key to success. Initiation of Public Private Partnership in livestock emergency management, especially in the field of medicines and vaccines production will go a long way in combating animal disease emergencies. 9. You may be aware of a recent episode of Influenza virus A (H7N9) in China which is a cause of concern to all of us. Detection of possible infections at early stages with early warning system facilitates prompt control and containment measures. My ministry has initiated a computerized system of animal disease reporting including zoonotic diseases through establishment of National Animal Disease Reporting System (NADRS), which will help in assessing the disease situation quickly and responding to such situation quickly. 10. The Ministry also has in place an efficient mechanism in place a National Action Plan for Avian Influenza which relies on prompt reporting, surveillance and action like culling and sanitization in case of confirmation of outbreak of Avian Influenza. The State Governments are on board and have dedicated teams which can be mobilized in case of eventuality. Steps are being taken to strengthen surveillance system not only for Avian Influenza but for other dangerous animal diseases like FMD.
11. I am sure; this conference of stakeholders will bring up many new ideas for strengthening our disaster mitigation mechanism and risk assessment. We all expect that the deliberations in this conference would result in finding meaningful and practical solutions. I compliment the WSPA to lead this initiative and work with governmental agencies. I am sure the expertise available with our veterinary universities, colleges, and research and training institutes will be duly dovetailed. Of course, there is a strong need for improving the service delivery of our network of primary, secondary and tertiary veterinary care, by upgrading the processional skills and competence. There is also need to learn from several good practices adopted by various states. 12. Before I conclude, let me specifically mention that in our society the animals occupy a special socio-cultural position, sometimes, far more important than their economic value. The animals are integral part of day to day life for more than 70% of Indian population. I am sure; this aspect will also be underlined in the ensuing deliberations. 13. I conclude by again complimenting NDMA and WSPA for organizing this path-setting conference and declare the conference to be open. Thank you. _______________________________________________________________________________________
Mr. Pawar, known to the masses as Saheb, was born on the 12th December 1940. Mr. Pawar hails from a family of Baramati, Pune (Maharashtra,India). Starting early in politics, he became president of the State Youth Congress at 24; Member of the State Cabinet 5 years later. In 1978, he became the Chief Minister of Maharashtra at the age of 38. Mr. Pawar completed two more terms as Chief Minister before being appointed country's Defense Minister in June 1991. In March 1993, he became Chief Minister of the state for the fourth time. In 1995 he was elected as a Member Of Parliament (Lok sabha) and became Leader of the Congress Party in Lok Sabha. Mr. Sharad Pawar was once again elected as a Member Of Parliament (Lok Sabha) in 1998 and became the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha. Mr. Pawar was the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for seven years out of his 32 years in politics. During these years, Maharashtra became and retained a position as the leading industrial state in the country and also a state with a very well managed treasury. Mr. Pawar is an economic liberal who believes that only large-scale investment leading to rapid economic development and increased employment makes a country a real international power. His passion for innovative technology is reflected in his approach to the Vasantdada Sugar Institute, which he heads. It is a premier institute for sugar technology in India, with links with international institutes. At a national level it is his belief that India can and should be South Asian and Pacific hub for the sunrise sectors of software production, telecommunication and information technology. His constituency houses a number of products in these sectors. Socially Mr. Pawar is modern thinker. In India, where caste and communal issues tend to play a major part in politics, Mr. Pawar has always stood for a society free of caste and communal biases. As Chief Minister he has consistent encouraged people of different communities living in Maharashtra to develop their special cultural and ethnic identity while contributing to the overall development of the state. Mr. Pawar married Pratibha and they have a daughter Supriya, who is also married. This visionery is the President of Vidya Pratishathan, a well known academic Institution. Acknowledging the pulse of rapidly changing time, he brought IT revolution in Baramati to facilitate this innovative knowledge to the common citizen. Mr. Pawar is truly a post independence 20th century Indian, sustaining the best of Indian social values while absorbing the best that the west has to offer.
Shri M Shashidhar Reddy Honourable Vice Chairman, NDMA The National Conference on Animals in Disaster Management is a truly historic event. One I have no doubt we will look back on as the beginning of a momentous change for good in India. As one of the most populous and disaster prone nations in the world, India knows too well the cost of events like floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and fires can have. We are also a nation that is largely agricultural with much of our economy linked to and reliant on animals. Accordingly, the Government of India is leading the region as the first Asian nation to incorporate animals into our national disaster management plan. For 70% of Indians, animals are sources of economic well-being, food security, companionship and are important parts of rural communities across India. When disasters strike these communities all are affected, human and animals. Our help and our response must recognise that and along with the World Society for the Protection of Animals, I am very proud to welcome you to the conference. I am very happy that we are assembled here today at the inaugural session of first ever National Conference on animal disaster management to be held in this country. I understand it is also the first ever conference of its kind in the whole of Asia. I am happy to welcome each of you particularly Shri Sharad Pawar. As chief minister of Maharashtra he has to his credit of fantastic rehabilitation work done after the Latur earthquake in 1993 where one lakh houses were damaged and it was under his leadership that these 100 thousand houses could be built within a year. Later on after the Bhujh earthquake there was all party committee set up under the chairmanship of Honourable Prime Minister of India in the year 2001. Shri Sharad Pawarji was the Vice Chairman of that committee. They went into all aspect of Disaster Management what needs to be done on permanent basis in this country where they had identified the need for institutional mechanism at the National level and it was in the year 2005 that this need was fulfilled with establishment of National Disaster Management Authority under the chairmanship of Honourable Prime Minister. So in this way I am particularly very happy that Shri Sharad Pawarji is here with us. He is handling the Ministry of Agriculture which has very crucial role in looking at what needs to be done with respect to animal disaster management. I will look forward to his guidance and support in all the activities following this conference which the NDMA is very happy to co-host with WSPA. Its very heartening that internationally WSPA has been doing wonderful work for last fifty year in different parts of the world. When disaster strike we talk of the loss of human life, damaged to property, we also talk of loss of livestock but without really understanding the implications on the National economy for the livelihood of the people who are vulnerable to various disasters. Particularly in the developing countries of the world we have various instances of how and what kind of livestock loss we have suffered because of floods in Pakistan in 2010 or after the Myanmar
cyclone Nargis there was loss of livestock to the extent of 50%. In some parts of Myanmar when it was devastated by cyclone Nargis the loss in some parts of the region was to the extent of about 93%. Earlier various speakers talked about what impact it has on the local economy, agricultural productivity and at the centre of all this plight of those people who suffered. When we talk of resilience, community resilience, resiliences of individual and family in these countries the developing countries where the livestock wealth has very significant role. Resilience cannot be possible unless we address all issue relating to animal Disaster Management. I am very happy that WSPA has been responsible for promoting the concept of veterinary emergency response unit beginning with the Bihar veterinary college. When we had this meeting in November, one of the things we discussed how this can be replicated all over the country. When it comes to Disaster Management in general we try to sensitize and introduce this subject right from school curriculum, going in post-graduation level. When we look at training of disaster response force my colleague Shri K M Singh just mentioned about it we are looking forward to their involvement to deal with this subject of animal Disaster Management. As a part of community sensitization programme that the NDRF has been undertaking. I am very happy that this is evoked a lot of interest from different stakeholders and I entirely agree with Mr Baker that when he said it is just a beginning that we are making in India. We have a long way to go. The general mind-set whether it is of people in the administration or the political leadership has been centred on immediate response and relief. In fact the very idea of establishment of NDMA to institutionalize this at National and also at State and District level was to bring about change in the approach to disaster management. This is to address not only issues of immediate response but all other aspect of disaster management including preparation, prevention and mitigation. Even when we look at animal disaster management while the immediate focus should be on the immediate implications when disaster strikes in terms of response and relief but certainly we need to look at all aspects and plan for it. They have to be essentially a part of any disaster management plan particularly in India with high vulnerability to various natural disasters. Whenever I had the occasion to talk to people during disaster through the media whenever there is flood forecast or as cyclone forecast, I made the people in the rural area to heed to the advice of the local authorities in case where evacuation is require to move to safer places. Well it is not always to carry all your livestock or animals with you but least could be done first is to untie them because whenever floods and cyclones occur its drowning the cause of animal deaths and simply by untying these animal at the time of evacuation by people can save a large number of valuable livestock. Even such basic things need to be instilled into of the minds of people so that they dont always have to look to the government authority but there are many things that they can do themselves. So the community sensitization programme we contemplate through NDRF will certainly address such issues. I will look forward to the outcome of deliberation of this conference and will be very happy to be working together with WSPA and as I mentioned earlier you will look forward to the supporting guidance of the Honourable Minister Shri Sharad Pawarji in carrying this forward. Thank you very much. Jai Hind ! __________________________________________________________________________________________
Shri M.Shashidhar Reddy, was appointed Member of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) from its very inception in 2005. On completion of his 5 year tenure in Oct 2010, he was reappointed Member, NDMA in Oct 2010. As a Member, he was responsible for the subjects like Cyclone, Urban Flooding, Risk Transfer, Micro-Finance etc. Shri Reddy was elevated as Vice Chairman, NDMA in Dec 2010. He is a fourth time sitting Member of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly. This is the first time in India that a Member of any State legislature was appointed to a National level position. The office of Member, NDMA carries the status of Union Minister of State while the office of Vice Chairman, NDMA carries the status of Union Cabinet Minister. He was a Minister for Environment, Science and Technology in the State of Andhra Pradesh way back in 1993. He was a Member of the official Indian delegation to the 2nd UN Commission on Sustainable Development (1994). At that time, he also visited South Africa during the elections there at the end of apartheid. He has been very active on issues like regional development focusing on backward and remote areas of the Country, besides championing the cause of inclusive growth. He was also active on water related issues. He held several important positions in the ruling Indian National Congress Party. He was Convener of a Task Force appointed by the Congress President Ms Sonia Gandhi, to study the Naxalite problem in the Country. The Task Force included a former Chief Minister and Members of Parliament, one of whom is presently the Governor of Nagaland. He has a masters degree in Agronomy from USA (1971-73). Prior to that he was a merit scholar of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research during his under graduation study.
Shri K M Singh IPS Honourable Member, NDMA As the first National conference of its kind in India, the National Conference on Animals in Disaster Management represents a coming together of both the Government of India and the World Society for the Protection of Animals to address the needs of communities affected by disasters. India is hit by disasters every year and whether floods or drought, earthquake or fires, they take a terrible toll on our people and their animals. Often these events occur in remote and rural areas, far from official safety nets. We must see these communities as they are: comprising people and the animals they depend on. One cannot rescue the farmer but leave his livelihood to die. How is he to build his life up again? We cannot ignore the cries of the woman who will not evacuate an emergency zone if the buffalo she relies on for food and work is left behind. I am pleased to be part of this vital conference and have much hope for a future in which we effectively and humanely serve Indians and their animals through the disaster cycle. First of all I would like to complement NDMA and WSPA for the joint initiative that has been taken th today. I think in the field of animal disaster management 17 April will become a milestone day where for the first time this sort of conference is held with large number of stakeholders. In any disaster human beings have various ways of communicating their sufferings and pains to the world but animals are mute and dumb and considering that I think greater amount of sensitivity is required to deal with animal disaster management subject. India is primarily an agrarian economy our agriculture and land sector contribute 24% GDP growth. Livestock provides gainful employment to poor people and women in the rural areas. So undoubtedly animal disaster management should be an integral part of any future disaster management planning. To that extent if we see the present scenario is on animal concern besides human beings. Maharashtra is suffering one of the worst drought in the last forty year, the water situation is scary and it has affected a sequential drought situation in Maharashtra in last 24 months. The situation is very alarming, now looking at this drought in broader perspective Im looking at what this august gathering is going to decide. Similarly DM act has let down a very streamline institutional mechanism where at the national level we have NDMA and the state level we have the SDMAs. And must say that Bihar is probably the single state where on the pattern of NDMA, Bihar has also constituted a SDMA with a vice chairman and two full members, Mr Anil Sinha I am happy he is here, he is the vice chairman of Bihar SDMA. Besides Bihar I know I am aware that WSPA has also started some initiative of providing DM solution in mitigation prevention in one of the worst flood affected district of Dheamji in Assam they are also taking a lot of interest. As far as NDMA is concern, we have 10 battalions of NDRF it is a huge force of more than 10 thousand people spread at 10 different location in the country. NDRF is also doing community capacity building programme and in particular in flood prone district of Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, etc. We have drawn out three days community capacity building programme for flood preparedness and in that training programme NDRF animal protection is one of the subject
we are doing already. I would like to say that this one area where we had just met the beginning and we have to go a long way in capacity building of all the stakeholders. I would like to request the delegates who are here and going to deliberate to give road map as to which are the stakeholders who need to be addressed for year to come. Number one is community, as the community is the first victim. NDRF are doing in a small way in community capacity building programme as to how the people should tackle the problem and animals and animal safety in disaster, but I think every stakeholder must get involved in that community capacity building programme. Number two is that administration whether is a Central level, State level or District level, every level administration needs to be properly sensitized about vulnerability of animals to any disaster and taking that in to consideration a future road map should be worked out. I must say like in Maharashtra in the current drought situation they are doing excellent work. As I was told, Maharashtra has chalked out some fodder stocking programme where theyre going to encourage the farmers to cultivate about 24 thousand acre of land they will give seed free of cost and the fodder produced will be bought by government so that will have a stockpile of fodder. Similarly lot of long term visions has been shown by Maharashtra government and now that need to be emulated by other states also as far as the administration is concern. Third area which needs to be handled is the sensitizing the training institution because the research and training institution they can help a long way in giving right input to their stakeholder as to how to carry forward this mission if animal protection and one of the suggestion was that we need to create veterinary public health teaching and training institute in every states. The fourth are which need to be address is corporate sector. Corporate sector supposed to spend 2% of profit in the corporate social responsibility, they are spending the money in the various ways but I am not aware so far whether the corporate sector is spending any money in animal disaster management. And I think the initiation of PPP model in livestock emergency, management especially in the field of vaccine production will go a long way in combating animal health emergency of infectious origin. Then the fifth are which needs to be tackle is NGOs. Traditionally NGOs has done a commendable of work as disaster/ post disaster planning measure are concern, NGOs need to be encouraged in dealing with animals to also contribute major in this field. Last is I would say that media has a major role to play whatever may be done as far as awareness generation among people is concern media can make a big impact. Therefore, these are some of my views I thought I say for this august gathering to deliberate. I am sure beside about road map which will go a long way in the years to come to tackle the issue of animals in disasters at different levels in all over the country. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Shri K.M. Singh was former Director General of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF; 2003-05). Retired from the Indian Police Service (IPS; Maharashtra state cadre), Shri Singh is an alumnus of the National Defence College, New Delhi and is a gold medalist (M.A., B.L). He has served as Superintendent of Police, Ratnagiri, and Assistant Superintendent of Police at Nasik (1970-72). He joined the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in 1972 where he served for 31 years (1972-2003), at the IB Headquarters, New Delhi, as also in the field postings in Jammu and Kashmir (JandK) and Rajasthan, besides a posting in the Indian High Commission, London. Shri Singh served in JandK twice, between 1977 to 1981 and 2000 to 2002, and was actively involved in a number of counter-terrorist operations. He was also specially deputed to Srinagar as Special Director, IB to supervise and coordinate the crucial 2002 Assembly Elections in JandK. As the Minister Coordination in the High Commission of India, London, between 1996 to 2000, his most important contributions included the launching of a pro-India lobby of over 50 Members of Parliament in the British Parliament under the banner of Labour Friends of India in October, 1999, and revamping the visa section of the Indian High Commission with the introduction of a computerized single window clearance wherein the total time taken for issuing a visa to any applicant was reduced to a maximum of 30 minutes only. As Director General of the CISF, he was responsible for changing the orientation of the Force with a people friendly image particularly at all the airports in the country where the CISF is deployed. He also took keen interest in training two battalions of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in the CISF and also making the National Industrial Security Academy (part of the CISF), the national-level nodal training institute for disaster management. On account of the initiatives taken by him, the CISF was the first Force to reach the tsunami-devastated Andaman and Nicobar islands in December, 2004 where CISF personnel did commendable work in relief and rehabilitation. Shri K.M. Singh was appointed Member of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) since its inception in 2005 and on completion of his first tenure in 2010, he has been reappointed for the second term in Dec, 2011.
Major General (Dr) J K Bansal VSM, Chikitsa Ratan, Honourable Member NDMA The National Conference on Animals in Disaster Management represents a much needed step in the right direction to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of millions of Indians and their animals. The numbers are telling. Every year in India, hundreds of thousands of animals and millions of people are affected by disasters. Over the past thirty years, India has suffered 431 major disasters resulting in 143,039 deaths affecting an estimated 1.5 billion people. While each year, India suffers average disaster losses of US$1 billion. Direct natural disaster losses amount to 2% of India's Gross Domestic Product and up to 12% of central government revenue. Despite our size of only 2% of the world's total land surface, we represent 17% of the worlds human population and 20% of the domestic animal population. By working together and addressing the needs of entire communities affected by disasters, we can ensure a safer, brighter future for the people and animals of India. Disaster is detrimental not only to human beings but it also has damaging impact on animal as well resulting in animal suffering and loss of economy. Disaster weather its Tsunami, earth quake, floods or epidemics has effect and animals suffer for this. In disaster the animals are often abandoned or may be displaced and they have terrible suffering from injury as well as disease. Protection of animal can minimize impact on livelihood. Dehydration that is lack of water and hunger is the killer. Drought is one of the main causes for the scarcity of water as well fodder for animals. In case of earth quake there could be an injury on animals, in case of floods, tsunami, cyclone the major cause of animal loss is drowning. In Tsunami 2004 there was loss of many animals at the same time there was destruction of infrastructures required for animal sustenance that is animal Pasteur etc. Outbreak of any infectious disease cause loss of animal and you all are aware of bird flu that caused loss of animal throughout many countries. Trans boundary animal diseases cause loss of animals and economy. Certain zoonotic disease like Congo hemorrhagic fever, Plague, Brucellosis, Rabies not only effect animals but also effect human begins. Not only the natural disasters have adverse effect but also manmade disasters like chemical, biological nuclear has had adverse impact. During Bhopal gas tragedy there were lots of animal death, lot of animals died in 1996 Chernobyl nuclear plant accident and there was contamination of milk and animal product by radiation. Similarly 2011 Fukosimma event there was and notice that sea food was contaminated. What is required is that risk management has to be done at these hazardous sites for animals at the same time regular survey for health of animals need to be taken care of. For the management of animals in disaster early warning system is very important. There is need to establish facilities for storage of fodder so that can be mobilised and used at time of disaster, calamity or drought. Animals should be placed at very high ground and animal should have a passage how they can move from one effected area to other effected area as matter of fact at times animals are not set free and they are vulnerable to all disaster may be flood or tsunami or cyclone.
There is need to capacity development so that there could be mobilization of clean water, hygiene and sanitation, fodder hygiene which can be done through veterinary emergency team. The emergency veterinary team must be able to protect animals in flood affected areas. Animals need to be vaccinated for prophylaxis and prevention of any infectious disease. Another important thing there should be infrastructure for management and disposal of animal carcases. If they are not being dispose of properly then it will cause disease not only to animals but also to human beings as well. What is being done these days burial is being done by ideal method for disposal of animal carcass which is by incineration especially when animal suffering from any infected diseases.
NDMA is deeply concerned about animal disaster management, we have special chapter on livestock management in our national guidelines on biological disasters. Now there is need to establish mechanisms for the protection of animals during disaster. Todays conference is a step in the best direction and matter of great priority conference is being inaugurated by Honourable Sharad Pawarji. He has raised the cause despite his busy schedule that shows the commitment he has for animal care. In one of the NDMA meeting chaired by Honourable Prime Minister he has raised the issue of animal protection in new direction and he is totally committed for animal care. Under the able leadership of Honourable Shri M Shashidhar Reddy, NDMA will put a mechanism for the protection and disaster management in place for the protection of animals. Shri K.M. Singhji, he is concerned and has shown keen interest for the training of NDRF battalion for animal disaster management. The very fact that Mr Mike Baker CEO, WSPA has also shown he is committed for animal protection during disasters. Disaster management for animals is a multi-sectorial approach therefore faculty from universities, students from universities, non-governmental organization, and government staff community need to be trained and sensitized. I am sure this conference will give a platform to the stakeholder to deliberate and plan out strategy for minimizing the disasters impact on animals. In the end of the conference a road map will be drawn where training for NDRF battalion will be planned and at the same time establishments of Veterinary Emergency Response Units (VERU) also will be interacted. I wish this conference great success, thanks for your kind attention.
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Maj Gen (Dr) JK Bansal, VSM, Chikitsa Ratan is the Member National Disaster Management Authority, Govt. of India, having status of Union Minister of State. Prior to this he served in Army Medical Corps and Defence Research and Development Organization. He is a medical doctor with specialization in Thyroid diseases. He is the pioneer of Radiation Disaster Medical Management centre, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Delhi. He established NBC Mitigation Division and NBC Training Centre at Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior. He underwent extensive professional training in Nuclear Biological Chemical mitigation and environmental health in Australia, Canada, Japan, Sweden, Holland and Russia. He attended Fifth International Basic Course on CW assistance and protection conducted by Serbian Armed Forces NBC Training Centre Krusevac, Serbia and gained ground experience. He has got wide experience for NBC protection, detection, decontamination and medical management. He visited many countries like Holland, Sweden, USA, Japan, Australia to share his experience in the field of NBC, occupational health and thyroid. He visited Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna Moscow, where he gained practical experience and got himself acquainted and updated about Nuclear Disaster Management. He delivered many invited lectures and demonstrations during various NBC training courses. Recently he presented Indian Perspective on Bioterrorism Prevention and Response during Interpol Workshop on Bioterrorism Prevention. He contributed significantly during Natural Disasters like Tsunami, Gujarat Earthquake and Orissa Super cyclone. For his outstanding contribution and distinguishes services His Excellency President of India decorated him with Vishist Sewa Medal (VSM). He was awarded Chiktisa Ratan by Delhi Medical Association for his outstanding contribution in training medical doctors for CBRN disaster casualties management.
Dr Shyam S Agarwal Secretary, NDMA About 60% of the population in India is dependent on the primary sector out of which 30% GDP coming from the primary sector comes from animal husbandry and the natural assets compared to the land based activities. About 1/3rd of the people are dependent on livelihood from the primary sector or animal sector. Which also means that above 20% of the Indian population mostly in the rural areas is dependent on animal husbandry sector for their livelihood. And that shows the underlying importance of this sector and hence animal is very important in the Disaster Management sector. I just like to mention that our primary sectors terms of trade should be highly balanced, because since we are moving focus from a primary sector to secondary sector i.e., manufacturing sector, so that the economy is more favourable to the tertiary sector and not to the primary sector. So I just like that our talk of inclusive growth is more for the government to launch more schemes and govt should look in to increase the expenditure or plan allocation with respect to the sectors which actually give rise to more results as per the equitable asset entitlement success. So animal husbandry and animal health sector is one area where the supply side is much given much concern. As for land, animals are one of the sure foundations of rural economy because it gives better resilience whenever agriculture fails to the rural households. We had a green revolution which probably looks in to the supply side of the agriculture that means how to increase the production. We had white revolution to develop the dairy sector, plan the output in terms of milk production and plan to lengthen the animals life and processing so that income is ensured to people. It is time for Government of India to look into the supply side and the animal health. We have very good species of animals particularly there are animals which can tolerate drought conditions these could be improved. Developing and sustaining the local resources particular grass varieties that may be a good fodder option. These sort of Research and Development has not taken place although we have plethora of institute existing in the animal husbandry sector. May be its time we need to strengthen the resources and plan our actions based on region specific and climatic sensitive researches. Whatever existing natural resources and animal wealth we have on the basis of research and development we can understand the change in pattern and plan drought proof or winter resistant. Very popular in Rajasthan is the migration of animals that take place from Rajasthan to Madhya Pradesh side i.e., Malwa region. Because during summer as drought approaches the Rawaris, local people who rear lots of animals, migrate to Madhya Pradesh to protect and sustain the drought. The poor migratory people everyday has lot of restrictions to take their animals due to law and order issues. May be we need sort of grey revolution so that it take care of supply side of animal wealth
management for providing sustainable livelihood to the rural population so drought will certainly be controlled with the government support. Presently we have the rural development programmes where in animal can be replaced, sold for selfincome generating schemes but not able to understand whether the person is capable who is being providing the resources. In a scheme, we have subsidy of 20%/30%/40% to buy cow and earn the income out of it, why not change the pattern by central sector scheme that people who are being traditionally involved in rearing animal herds are given genetically improved animals completely free so that can reduce migration. So I am sure this occasion along with disaster management and animal wealth resource management can certainly give rise to few ideas to deal with flood and reduce the negative impact on animals. We need to take few medium and long term milestones on how to channelize the research and development capabilities in animal sector that is region specific and climate sensitive. I hope that this would be really an occasion for taking decision since our Minister is here and he has been a source of inspiration so for in the agriculture cooperative and the animal wealth. Probably something like cooperative structure what has existed and something like the white revolution may be better planned. These are some ideas that came to my mind and I have no answers for that because I am very new to Disaster Management sector. But talking purely from the economic point of view, I thought just to put some points so that may be through the discussions we can have some findings with the support of union department and the animal husbandry. The export of supplies through animal husbandry like leather sector could be thought, because I have worked in commerce department for four years, what is produced based on leather production from around Chennai, Kanpur and other places. You know the shoe which is produced for INR 1000 hardly takes 15-20 Dollars to manufacture and finally it sells for 200-300 Dollars in the western market. May be the answer is that we are still in the subsistence level so that we may not have the control or appreciations but these things would help to bring back our economy. These are some of the answers but it also can be looked in from the Government level to increase animal wealth in disaster management. As a starting point maybe we can take some step and suggestions from the green revolution to initiate our thought process. Thank you for the opportunity. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Shri Shyam S. Agarwal, IAS(RJ:80), presently Secretary, National Commission for Scheduled Castes as Secretary, National Disaster Management Authority, in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary. Dr. Shyam Agarwal was awarded Ph.D. in Economics (also MA) from University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, USA, in 2004. After his B.Sc. from Ravenshaw College (Utkal University), he did his MA in Political Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He also did MBA from University of Ljublijana, Slovania. Dr. Agarwal joined IAS in 1980 and borne in Rajasthan cadre. He had worked in Infrastructure Development Sectors, like Energy, Highways and Rural Development. In State Government of Rajasthan he has worked in Finance Department for more than three years and also as Principal Secretary in Agricultural and allied departments. In Government of India, recently he had been in Department of Commerce (DoC) as Joint Secretary. In DoC, he handled infrastructure development for exports apart from Foreign Trade Policy and bilateral trade-related negotiations. Earlier also, he worked in Ministry of Welfare, Govt. of India. Recently he has joined as Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner in Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India.
Animals matter in disasters
Mr Mike Baker Chief Executive Officer, WSPA As Chief Executive of the World Society for the Protection of Animals I want to say what a privilege it is to be invited to this important event. I would like to echo Gajenders thanks to both the NDMA and FICCI for helping to make this conference happen. In particular I would like to express WSPAs thanks to the Honorable Vice Chairman of the NDMA, Shri M. Shashidhar Reddy; and to the Honorable members of the NDMA, Shri K.M. Singh, Major General Dr. J.K. Bansal, and Dr. A.K. Sinha. India is truly leading the way in protecting animals in disasters by bringing us all together here for this conference. I am thrilled to see so many of you from all over India, as well as those from other countries, who have come here today because we share an understanding that when disaster strikes we need to think about animals as well as people. As one of the most disaster prone countries in the world, but also one of the countries with the longest history of protecting animals, we welcome this opportunity to work with India to show the world that animals matter in disasters. This really is a ground breaking occasion; and it is a testament to the commitment of India to protecting its animals that we have representatives from all over the globe, including the Governments of Australia and Costa Rica, here with us today. Again, India can be very proud that the rest of the world wants to know more about how youre protecting animals in disasters. Just as we are working here in India, we are working with the governments of Australia and Costa Rica and others to protect animals too. Animal protection is a global challenge and the fact that we are all here to talk about helping animals in disasters demonstrates that we recognise its links with the some of the key issues facing the world today. At WSPA, we move individuals, organisations and governments to transform animals lives. In addition to preventing the pain of individual animals caught up in disasters, our diverse work includes ending the mass suffering of industrially farmed animals, and making rabies-driven dog culls history by proving that a humane response works best for animals and people. Working in more than 50 countries, we create positive change by exposing cruelty and pioneering sustainable solutions to animal suffering. We also act for animals at a global level, using our consultative status at the United Nations to make sure our message is heard: that the lives of animals are inextricably linked to our own, and now more than ever is the time to stop their suffering. This message is particularly relevant when we talk about protecting animals in disasters.
When a disaster strikes, the first response must be to safeguard and meet the immediate needs of those people whose lives have been affected. Providing the tools for recovery also forms a vital element of effective disaster management, enabling communities to rebuild in the medium and longterm. With the vast majority of the worlds poor heavily reliant on animals for their livelihoods and food security, protecting animals must be an integral part of any effectual disaster response. At the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), we know this to be true. We have nearly 50 years of experience in helping people to help animals in disasters. We work by partnering with local and national governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations and communities to deliver expert emergency response and world-leading risk reduction and preparedness planning that ensures positive solutions are in place for animals and people alike. Livestock is owned by 70 per cent of the worlds poor also the group most vulnerable to the impacts of disasters with many aspects of their income and diet derived from animals. The loss of livestock and working animals can therefore leave whole communities facing a significant second disaster in the form of long-term malnutrition, food insecurity, debt and dependency. This is the big picture for disaster experts: healthy working animals and livestock provide food and income and so are critical to recovery. The inclusion of animal welfare measures in national and regional disaster management plans strengthens the humanitarian response, builds community resilience and protects food security and livelihoods. Beyond their immediate financial and dietary offer, animals have an important role in many societies as companions. Often considered family members, the wellbeing of loved pets is an additional concern for owners coping in disasters and can even affect their willingness to evacuate dangerous scenarios. From a development perspective, the contribution animals make to many of the worlds most pressing challenges such as nutrition, food security, agricultural output, financial stability and social wellbeing is enormous. It is very real and tangible, and increasingly recognised and understood in government, humanitarian and development circles. WSPAs consultative status with the United Nations means we have a unique international platform to get this message heard and to prove that the lives of animals are inextricably linked to our own. We are all here today because we know that protecting animals is essential if we are to sustainably safeguard communities livelihoods, food security and ultimate resilience to disasters. Protecting the wellbeing of animals must be one of the building blocks of effective disaster management planning. We are thrilled to be standing beside the Government of India as the steps are taken over the coming months to make the discussions of the next two days a reality. And we are happy to share these three key learnings from our work with the governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Colombia and Mexico, to help take this forward: Firstly, a policy declaration by the government will help drive legislation, coordination and resourcing in emergency management to take on responsibility. Secondly, national coordination mechanisms allow for animal related stakeholders to work together efficiently in an emergency, and also to be represented in the human response in an appropriate manner. Thirdly, legislation helps define who is responsible and what their minimum requirements in delivering this responsibility should be. This will legitimise the actions of those most crucial to leading the management of animals in disasters in country. WSPA has protected animals in emergencies for nearly fifty years. With dedicated expert disaster response teams based across Asia, Africa and Latin America, we respond fast and effectively to disasters that threaten animals and the people that rely on them. In recent years we have been there when countries have been damaged by some of the worst disasters the world has seen. In 2008
WSPA was the first international animal welfare organisation to begin work in Myanmar in the devastating immediate aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. In 2010 we led the first-ever animal relief coalition, ARCH, to help the animals and people of Haiti recover from the destruction of the earthquake that struck the capital Port-au-Prince. We will hear more examples over the next two days of how the inclusion of animal welfare measures in national and regional disaster management plans strengthens the humanitarian response, builds community resilience and protects food security and livelihoods. At the World Society for the Protection of Animals everything we do is about moving the world to protect animals. Together, we can put India at the forefront of disaster management and ensure that animals and people are protected in disasters. India has the opportunity to act now and we are here to work with you to make that happen. Thank you.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mike Baker, CEO of the World Society for the Protection of Animals, joined the organisation in 2009. As former Chief Executive of equine charity The Brooke, Mike was already an expert in international animal welfare issues. Since then, he has led a united WSPA through a period of significant change developing a visionary new five year strategy and overseen some fantastic achievements for animal welfare. Under his leadership, WSPA rolled out its largest ever disaster response, protecting thousands of animals after the Haiti earthquake of 2010, and was pivotal in achieving an end to the blood sport of bullfighting in Catalonia in 2011. Mike also brought the organisation together to launch WSPAs first truly global campaign Collars not Cruelty which seeks to end the inhumane culling of dogs in response to rabies. A major success came early in the campaign when WSPAs expertise was key to delivering an effective response to the rabies outbreak on Bali, saving both animal and human lives. During his leadership, WSPA in partnership with WTI successfully contributed to the end of the practice of bear dancing in India. On behalf of WSPA, Mike received the Bear Freedom Award at the International Bear Conference in November 2012 (New Delhi) from the Minister of Environment and Forests. This award recognizes WSPAs significant contribution towards a dancing bear free India, particularly through our work to provide alternative and sustainable livelihoods to Kalandhars.
Mrs Margaret West Regional Director, WSPA Asia Pacific At the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), everything we do is about moving the world to protect animals. And we know that animals are extremely important to the people of India. In fact, they are an integral part of daily life for over 70% of the population. By working with India to safeguard animals in disasters we will be able to achieve national change, on a large scale, that will help us encourage other countries to follow this leading example. WSPAs work for animals starts with people: we work with individuals, governments, and humanitarian and animal-focused organisations across the globe to help communities protect the animals that they rely on for their livelihoods, companionship and food. When disaster strikes and animals suffer, WSPA is there to bring immediate relief. And we work tirelessly to champion long-term solutions for animals, and bring hope to the people whose lives depend on them. Success comes from great partnerships. And our experience to date in India is that collaborating with NDMA and having the support of the Government will help us achieve meaningful and practical solutions for animals. Together, we can put India at the forefront of disaster management and ensure that animals and people are protected. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Margaret has dedicated her career to the charity sector, utilising her extensive skills and experience from a numerous roles in business leadership, communications and fundraising. She was Company Director of an international communications agency for 15 years, working with a range of clients, whilst specialising in the notfor profit sector. Margaret was Regional Director of WSPA Oceania for nine years before taking up the role of Asia Pacific Regional Director in January 2011 (whilst continuing her previous role as Country Director for Australia until the start of 2012). Her in depth knowledge, experience and skills is helping to now drive and deliver the WSPA global strategy in the Asia Pacific Region.
GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR BIHAR STATE DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

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Message I am happy to note that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in partnership with World Society for Protection of Animals (WSPA) is holding two day National Conference on Animals in Disaster Management at K.K. Birla Auditorium FICCI Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi on 17th & 18th April, 2013. Animals are exposed to the effects of natural and man-made disasters. It is necessary to devise appropriate measures to protect animals and find means to shelter and feed them during disasters and its aftermath, through a community effort, to the extent possible. It is pertinent to note that many communities have shown compassion to animals during disasters, and these efforts need to be formalised in the preparedness plans. The major portion of rural economy is dependent on animal husbandry. Therefore there is strong need to incorporate this section in disaster management planning and implementation. I am happy to be a part of this whole exercise initiated by NDMA & WSPA, which I am sure will be highly enriching. I am looking forward to chairing and participating in the panel discussion on Animal Disaster Management: Legislative, Regulatory and Institutional Perspective which will give an opportunity to share different views, perspectives and experiences. I wish the conclave a grand success
Anil K. Sinha, IAS (rtd.) Vice Chairman, Bihar State Disaster Management Authority
Dr S Abdul Rahman President Commonwealth Veterinary Association It gives me immense pleasure to learn that National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India is organising a Workshop on Disaster Management in collaboration with WSPA. The Commonwealth Veterinary Association has a long history of active participation with WSPA and other national and international organisations throughout the Commonwealth countries in Disaster related activities. It has played an active role in India whenever disasters in the form of earthquakes, floods and tsunami have occurred. More cooperation is needed in making these efforts tangible and it is in this regard that this Workshop assumes great significance in exploring these avenues of cooperation I must congratulate the Government of India and WSPA in taking this initiative I wish the Workshop all success S.Abdul Rahman President Commonwealth Veterinary Association
Animals matter to India
Shri Gajender K Sharma Country Director, WSPA India

On behalf of the World Society for the Protection of Animals, I would like to welcome you to this first national conference on Animal Disaster Management in India. At the commencement of this programme, I would first like to thank the National Disaster Management Authority for working with us to make this conference a reality such that all of us would come together to discuss the subject Animal Disaster Management. I am delighted to be a part of this pioneering initiative, which is the first of its kind not only in India but also in Asia. This is the moment when I am proud to proclaim that through this initiative India is leading the world in the field of Animal Disaster Management. I am often asked what is Animal Disaster Management? Why Animals matter in disasters? So I would like to take the liberty to substantiate the answer to these questions through this platform, today. India is known to be one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. It is vulnerable to a large number of natural disasters due to its unique geo-climatic conditions. We all know that disasters dont discriminate. Every year, hundreds of thousands of our animals and millions of our people are affected. When these disasters strike our animals, and our people, experience suffering; including fear, stress, hunger, thirst, illness, injury and death. We know the health and wellbeing of people and animals are intrinsically linked. Our people need their animals to be safe and healthy, so they can survive, move on and rebuild their lives post disasters. Our animals equally need people to be prepared to protect them from injury and suffering when disasters strike. We have inherited a culture where animals have always been central to our lives, so much so that Mahatma Gandhi said that the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. So this discussion with regard to the importance of animals to the people of India is long overdue. It is time to ensure that animals are considered and protected by including them in all district, state and national disaster management plans and programmes. That is what necessitates this pioneering conference and makes it significant not only for our country, our people and our animals but also for leading Asia. We need sustainable solutions and preparedness in disaster management to be able to protect not just ourselves, but our animals too. Our people, as well as relying on livestock for their survival, care about the health and wellbeing of their animals. Our work on the field brings us face to face with the reality that people are not ready to evacuate without ensuring that there are adequate provisions made for their animals. During the last three decades, India has suffered 431 major disasters, affecting an estimated 1.5 billion of us. The livestock to human ratio in India is 1:2; and Indias average annual disaster losses are US$1 billion. The frequency of disasters, the suffering they cause to our animals, and the socioeconomic impact this has on our vulnerable communities that depend on them, shows us that there is an urgent need to do more to protect animals during disasters here in India. At WSPA we have been safeguarding animals from disasters around the globe for nearly 50 years. When disaster
strikes and animals suffer, we are there to bring immediate relief. In India we have been bringing that relief for the last five years from Bihar in 2008, through Assam, Andhra, Leh, Odisha and West Bengal, to the current drought affecting the people and animals in Maharashtra State today we have come to the aid of disaster struck animals right across India. But this isnt just an animal issue people desperately need healthy animals in order to survive and to rebuild their lives. By helping animals, we know we are helping people too. And the people of India agree our research shows that 83% of Indians think protecting animals from the effect of natural disasters is important. People like this twelve year old boy, Gyaneshwar. Right now, while this session is going on, this little boy is living alone, alongside his animals in a camp in Beed - one of the worst drought affected districts in Maharasthra, in March, 2013. Now there is a very interesting story that needs to be told here to understand why we do the work we do, why this conference is so important and also what kind of support WSPA would like to provide as a leader in this field. WSPAs disaster management team started our response work in Beed in March, 2013. We began by starting an Assessment and Needs Analysis of the disaster area. This was carried out by a team composed of both our expert staff and local stakeholders to ensure relief was provided in the most effective and efficient manner. Initially, the district administration highlighted the need to focus on making provisions for feed and water for the animals in the cattle camps. They also felt that the animal owners themselves could manage shelters for animals using locally available materials. The Department of Animal Husbandry and WSPA together suggested that we could instead provide Green House Shade Nets. These nets prevent 90% of sunlight from falling directly on the animals and also, they do not catch fire in extreme conditions. As the district administration was not convinced with regard to the setting up of shelters with this material, the local stakeholders and our experts proceeded with the distribution of mineral mixture and waited for the approval of the district administration for distribution of the nets. But during the same week, there was a fire accident in one of the cattle camps where the thatched shelters caught fire and 4 animals died, many were severely injured. As a result of this incident, there were many serious discussions and the district administration needed no more convincing with regard to the need for safe shelter materials. They agreed to use the recommendations suggested by the animal husbandry department and our experts and without any further delay issued an order to replace all the thatched shelters with the safe green material in the district. This is a perfect example of what wonders a joint approach can have when it comes to helping communities. I am glad to point out that our expertise was recognised by the local administration and also by some other ngos who were working on the ground. We have supported 3 cattle camps to create expert models and showcase the best practices such that these can be replicated. We are connecting people to help each other and their animals. After all, in a country like ours we would like to give more and more little boys like Gyaneshwar reasons to smile when they look at their healthy animals, because for him they are a part of his family. Now to look at the statistics and the macro level, rainfall is 75 percent lower than usual on an average in some of the worst affected areas in Maharasthra. Starving, parched and exhausted with no respite from the blistering sun it is a lifethreatening situation for over 400,000 animals. I specially mention animals because in Maharasthra, around 70% of the population relies heavily on agriculture and their livestock, both to earn their livelihoods and to survive. The link between animal and human welfare and the need for preparedness when disasters strike has
never been more clearly evident. So, alongside the Department of Animal Husbandry in Maharashtra state, WSPA is currently working to help 9,000 cattle and buffalo in the worst affected areas. As the first INGO working on the ground in Beed, we also shared crucial findings with SPHERE India, a coalition of humanitarian organisations, which led to several of them committing to conduct their own assessments of how to address the humanitarian aspects of the emergency - demonstrating the growing understanding of animal and human issues being interlinked in disasters. Alongside our relief work in India, we are working tirelessly with government, communities and organisations to champion long-term solutions for animals, and bring hope to the people whose lives depend on them. This photograph shows our team at work in Bihar. Here, almost half of the population lives below the poverty line, with 76% of local people relying upon agriculture for their survival. There are vast numbers of livestock in the state, including more than 7% of Indias entire goat population. In 2009, following our response the previous year to the States worst flooding for 50 years, we set up the Veterinary Emergency Response Unit at Bihar Veterinary College and went on to work with the local community to ensure they are better prepared to protect their animals in future disasters. In total we have trained more than 87 veterinarians in disaster response, most of whom are now serving in Bihar State Governments Animal Husbandry Department and are deployed in the vulnerable districts of the state, increasing the capacity of the region to respond to animal needs in disasters. We are currently working with NDMA to explore possibilities that how we can expand this VERU model to other regions of India. These stories from Maharastha and Bihar that I have shared with you today are just two examples of how protection of animals starts with people and in turn helps them. I would again like to emphasise that, this is our moment to be proud. Proud of the fact that our country is leading the way in demonstrating that animals matter in disasters and beyond. Over the next two days, we are all here to discuss the opportunity we have to act now and put India at the forefront of disaster management, ensuring that our animals and our people are protected in disasters. The World Society for the Protection of Animals is here to work with you to ensure that animals are included in all existing district, state and national disaster management plans and programmes.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Gajender Kumar Sharma, Country Director of WSPA India, joined the organisation in November 2007. He built over 10 years of professional experience in managing development projects in India before joining WSPA, motivated by the fact that there were so few people working to help protect animals and give them a voice. Gajender has helped develop WSPA Indias education and disaster management programmes. As a result, WSPAs First Concepts in Animal Welfare education programme was endorsed by the Ecological and Earth Sciences Unit of UNESCO India. Under his leadership to date, WSPA India has helped to protect animals and the people that depend on them during the Odihsa tornado, the Kosi floods (Bihar), the Andhra Pradesh floods, the cloud bursts in Leh-Ladkah, the Assam floods, and the current Maharashtra drought.
Plenary Session
PLENARY SESSION
Animal Disaster Perspective
Chairman Co-Chairman Rapporteur
Management:
Legislative,
Regulatory
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Institutional
: Shri Anil Sinha IAS (Retd), Honble Vice Chairman, BSDMA : Dr A Singh Nanda, Animal Husbandry Commissioner, Government of India : Dr Ashish Sutar, Disaster Programme Manager, WSPA India
CHAIRMAN
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Shri AK Sinha, IAS (Retd) is currently working as the Vice Chairman, Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, Patna. Earlier he had served in the following capacities: Indian Administrative Service-1973; Senior Consultant, Hazard Risk Management, the World Bank, New Delhi; Sr. Technical Advisor, Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC), Kobe, Japan; Programme Advisor International Recovery Platform/UNDP; Vice-President (Corporate Affairs), Hindustan Constrution Co. Ltd. Mumbai. He has a vast experience working with NIDM, NDMA, UNDP, ADB, JTCDM, BIPARD, Patna University and Bhagalpur University. He has produced several publications, some of them are: Comparative Study of Seven Major Disasters in the World- Challenges and way forward published by ADRC, Kobe, Japan, January, 2005; Gujarat Earthquake, 26th January, 2001- co-author, published by Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi2002; Culture of Prevention- on Natural Disaster Management in India - Main author 1999; Author of Report to FAO on Innovative Experiences in Disaster Management /Practices in India - January, 1999; "Understanding Urban Risks in India July, 1999 published from ISDR, Geneva; "Educational Administration in Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, Meghalaya, Bihar" Published by Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi (1999); Planning Process and Education in India 1990; Functioning of a Democratic Institution in Tribal Area in Manipur a case study 1990; Education of H'mars and their Detribalisation 1990; Developing Instructors 1988; Adult Education and Development - an article published in "Literacy and Learning" -1988. He has undertaken several projects, some noted ones are: Leader of the Team of United Nations Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA) for preparation of National DM Plan; Executive Director, National Centre for Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi; Joint Secretary and Head of Natural Disaster Management Division, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India; Joint Director/Executive Director, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India; Officer of Deptt. of Science and Technology, Official Languages, Health, Relief and Rehabilitation, Welfare, Human Resource Development, Govt. of Bihar.
CO CHAIRMAN
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Dr. Amarjit Singh Nanda presently working as a Animal Husbandry Commissioner and chief veterinary officer Government of India at New Delhi. Before to that he was at the post of director of research and as Veterinary faculty at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana, India other than this he was visiting professor in Hiroshima University Japan. During 1995 to 1998 he was at post of Regional Expert for Asia and Pacific/ Technical Officer, Animal Production and Health Section, FAO/IAEA, Vienna, Austria. He has also worked with FAO/IAEA/ILRI as consultant. He has experience to work with 30 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America towards implement of certain animal programme. In addition to this he has wide experience in policy decision, formulation and implementation of livestock development programme/technical leadership. He has around 280 research paper/review/books etc other than this he is a panel member of different journal of veterinary field. He has received number of awards and Honors including DLT Smith Visiting Scientist Award-2007, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
NDMA Guidelines on Animal Disaster Management
Dr A K Sinha Senior Research Officer, NDMA India has been traditionally vulnerable to natural disasters on account of its unique geo-climatic conditions. Floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes and landslides have been recurrent phenomena. About 60% of the landmass is prone to earthquakes of various intensities; over 40 million hectares is prone to floods; about 8% of the total area is prone to cyclones and 68% of the area is susceptible to drought. In the decade 1990-2000, an average of about 4344 people lost their lives and about 30 million people were affected by disasters every year. The loss in terms of private, community and public assets has been astronomical. In recent years, biological disasters including emerging and reemerging infections have assumed serious dimensions as they pose a greater threat to health, environment and national security. The risks and vulnerabilities of our food chain and agricultural sector to Agroterrorism, which involves the deliberate introduction of plant or animal pathogens with the intent of undermining socio-economic stability, are increasingly being viewed as a potential economic threat. Intensive animal husbandry practices coupled with transborder movement of animal products have also increased the chances of spread of Zoonotic diseases with serious consequences to human health. The specter of pandemics such as Swine Flu (H1N1) and Bird Flu (H5N1) engulfing our subcontinent and beyond poses new challenges to the skills and capacities of the government and society. There is a need to create veterinary public health teaching and training institutions in every state. Field epidemiology training for animal health professionals and training for field workers needs to be augmented to make the field staff fully competent to support outbreak investigation and response. There is need to identify and train Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) in all districts to respond to any threat of outbreak. The orientation of Veterinary doctors to the detection of suspected cases and detection of early warning signals of disease may help in instituting rapid response to an outbreak situation. Veterinary hospitals and Veterinary college hospitals in major cities and state capitals are not equipped to handle deliberate or natural outbreak of pandemic potential diseases. These hospitals have a significant scope for expansion and advancement. All hospitals are required to adopt procedures of quality accreditation.
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Dr A K Sinha is Paramilitary Officer working with National Disaster Management Authority as Senior Research Officer (CBRN). As Senior Research Officer his duties involves Policy Research, Project Planning, Implementation and Interagency Coordination with respect to Biological Disaster Management. As a NDMAs Core Group Member on Disaster Management he has contributed in drafting of National Guidelines on Biological Disaster Management; National Guidelines on Minimum Standard of Relief; Pandemic Preparedness beyond Health; Management of Dead in the Aftermath of Disaster and National Plan for Protection of Water Bodies from Nuclear Contamination. Dr Sinha is a trained Security Analyst and specialises in Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD). As technical expert on Bioterrorism, Dr Sinha has represented Indian Delegation to the United Nations Biological Toxin and Weapon Convention 2008 and 2011, World Biodefense Congress Kualalampur 2011 and ASEAN Regional Forum on Biosecurity in 2012. Presently Dr A K Sinha is coordinating national implementation of NDMAs Biological Disaster Management Guidelines, Plans and Policies.
OIE work for animal welfare including proposed work for disaster relief and management
Dr Tomoko Ishibashi OIE Regional Representation for Asia and the Pacific The OIE is the intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health and animal welfare worldwide. Created in 1924, it is based in Paris and currently counts as many as 178 countries as Members. All OIE international standards, including those for animal welfare, are adopted by a World Assembly of these Members, on a one-country-one-vote basis. The OIEs objectives include 1) Ensuring transparency in the global animal disease situation, 2) Publishing health standards for international trade in animals and animal products to safeguard trade, 3) Promoting animal welfare through science-based approaches, and 4) improving resources of national Veterinary Services. Reflecting a request by Member countries, the OIE started its work on improving animal welfare in early 2000s. Since then, thanks to the devoted work of the Animal Welfare Working Group and many issue-specific ad hoc Groups, nine Chapters on Animal Welfare for terrestrial animals have been adopted by the World Assembly, beginning with animal welfare during transportation, then during slaughter and killing for disease control purposes, and recently during the production stage. Although not necessarily listed as a priority area for the OIE, animal welfare concerns in the case of natural or man-made disasters have been well noted and the OIE has been supporting the Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards Projects initiative by providing input. Moreover, in light of requests from Member countries for guidance from the OIE in the event of natural disasters, there are plans to constitute an ad hoc Group for this. The scope of the work needed to develop OIE standards in this field will be discussed at the next meeting of the Animal Welfare Working Group in June.
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Dr Tomoko Ishibashi, is Deputy Representative of OIE Regional Representation for Asia and the Pacific since 2010, after working for the Headquarters in Paris for Several years. Tomoko is a veterinarian and representing the OIE at various meetings and conferences held in the region. Before joining the OIE, she was a policy official of Japans Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries where her experience extends from domestic animal health policy to trade negotiations of agricultural products, including development and implementation of a tagging program and computer database to track the movement of all cattle nationwide which became an urgent MAFF priority at the discovery of BSE cases in 2001.
Animal Disaster Management: Global Perspective
Dr Ian Dacre Disaster Management Operations Director (DMOD), WSPA Asia Pacific
Since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the impact of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, governments globally have been increasingly enlightened on the importance of communities being prepared to face a natural disaster. Over the last decade, China, the United States, the Philippines, India and Indonesia constitute together the top 5 countries that are most frequently hit by natural disasters. In the 2011 statistical review of disasters by the Centre for the Research on the Epidemiology of
Disasters (CRED) 332 natural disasters were registered, less than the average annual disaster frequency observed from 2001 to 2010 (384). However, the human and economic impacts of the disasters in 2011 were massive. Natural disasters killed a total of 30 773 people and caused 244.7 million victims worldwide. Economic damages from natural disasters were the highest ever registered, with an estimated US$ 366.1 billion.i Although the report for 2012 is still being compiled preliminary EM-DAT figures show that during the first semester of 2012, 143 natural disasters occurred, killing over 2,500 people, affecting almost 61 million others and causing more than US$ 6.9 billion of economic damages.ii It should be noted that 2012 is being regarded as one of the quietest years in recent history for having the least significant disasters. However this should in no way lead us into complacency. In 2013 several countries have declared a state of emergency due to drought ranging in nature from New Zealand, to Thailand and as we all are aware India is currently facing one of its worst droughts in recent history. Drought is an interesting disaster to consider as it is a disaster that usually impacts animal populations before directly impacting human populations. One of the greatest problems facing the animals impacted by disasters is that there is no global database as to how much devastation is caused to communities by the loss of their animals. Governments often look to compensate farmers for stock losses but the impacts to the communities usually go much further in terms of ongoing livelihoods and food security. In the recently released report for the British government Measuring the Human and Economic Impact of Disasters the authors state the knock-on or indirect effects of disasters are only recently being discussed in global policy forum in addition to the more direct and immediate effects, but systematic data or studies monitoring these effects are still hard to come by. iii This is certainly true when it comes to animals. Despite having been involved in animal rescue for over 40 years, in 2005 the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) International Board made the decision to establish a purpose built department to address the issue of the suffering of animals impacted by disasters and increase awareness on the issues that surround it. This was a global first. In 2012 the WSPA Disaster Management department responded to natural disasters in ten countries including the flooding in Assam, India. Globally this work assisted hundreds of thousands of animals, all of which had human owners. WSPA worked directly with eight governments in areas such as improved national coordination, capacity building and legislation; and with humanitarian organisations such as the IFRC and Save the Children. WSPA continues to work under UN guidelines for deployment in disasters and is a member of the Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS)iv Steering Group representing Asia. These standards are the equivalent for livestock interventions that the SPHERE standards are for humanitarian interventions and will be covered in greater detail in another presentation at this conference. In addition to the LEGS, WSPA continues to work with the OIE (the World Animal Health Organisation) in discussions on the writing of OIE standards for animals in disasters as have already been completed in areas such as animal transportation and slaughter. WSPA has developed a veterinary curriculum targeted to undergraduates so the when they graduate these young veterinarians will have a basic comprehension of relevant disaster management systems and practices. In 2012 these modules were being taught to veterinary students from 12 universities. Many other animal welfare organisations work in the area of disaster response for animals an area that, just as it does for humanitarian organisations, may gain their organisation publicity and increased support; however WSPA engages in all aspects of the disaster cycle knowing how effective risk reduction activities and planning can be in mitigating the effects of disasters on
communities and the animals that support them. WSPA will continue to engage with organisations and governments that have a similar approach, and hope that by giving examples of best practice when working in the area of disaster management for animals that more animals and the communities depending on them will be better placed to cope when their environment is next hit by an adverse event, that without necessary risk reduction activities beforehand, may have become another disaster. i Guha-Sapir D, Vos F, Below R, with Ponserre S. Annual Disaster Statistical Review 2011: The Numbers and Trends. Brussels: CRED; 2012. ii CRED CRUNCH, Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED). Issue No. 29 Disaster Data: A Balanced Perspective September 2012 iii Measuring the Human and Economic Impact of Disasters. Debarati Guha-Sapir and Philippe Hoyois, 27 November 2012: Report produced for the Government Office of Science, Foresight project Reducing Risks of Future Disasters: Priorities for Decision Makers iv Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards, 2009. http://www.livestock-emergency.net/
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Dr Ian Dacre graduated from Massey University in 1991 and after five years in general veterinary practice in Scotland, left to work for the equine charity SPANA. This was based in Morocco but also involved work in Mali, Tunisia, Jordan, Syria, Kosovo and Albania. In Morocco Ian was the Technical Director responsible for running 10 centres with around 40 local veterinarians, hospitalising over 2000 equines and having over 50,000 out-patients per year. After five years in Morocco, Ian returned to Scotland to complete a PhD in equine dentistry at Edinburgh University. Finally after 14 years abroad he returned to New Zealand to work for the Ministry of Agriculture (animal welfare group), and Massey University (equine medicine and dentistry). During this period Ian established the National Animal Welfare Emergency Management group, an ad hoc committee designed to redress the gaps in the provisioning for animals caught up in disasters in New Zealand. WSPA then approached him to help them establish their Global Disaster Management Network as Disaster Management Operations Director (DMOD) for the Asia-Pacific region. The team is based in Bangkok, Thailand but has worked in countries (Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Samoa, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Mongolia, Pakistan, Japan) throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Animal Disaster Management: Legislative, Institutional Perspective in Australia
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Dr Peter Thornber Director, Australian Animal Welfare Strategy and Communications, Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Australia has a very long history of dealing with the terrible impacts of high profile natural disasters such as large scale bushfires, cyclones, storms, floods and earthquakes. Australia is also one of the driest continents on earth and insidious emergencies such as drought also cause serious impacts to livestock and wildlife. These events can cause huge financial and emotional hardship for individuals and communities and can often result in significant loss of life. There have been many lessons learnt from these incidents and other serious international disasters that are shared and incorporated into national, regional and local planning. It is important to communities that there is adequate provision for animals, as well as humans, in emergencies. Australia is a federation with three-tiers of governments - a national government, state and territory governments and local municipalities. Australias comprehensive approach to disasters (which covers disaster planning, preparedness, response and recovery) is applied across all hazards. The strategic approach to disaster management in Australia seeks to enhance disaster resilience in communities such that they are better able to withstand and recover from emergencies and disasters. Disaster resilience is the collective responsibility of all sectors of society, including all levels of government, business, the non-government sector and individuals.
While the Australian Government plays a national coordination role in emergency management, primary responsibility for the protection of life and property rests with the states and territories. The Australian Government provides support to affected state and territory governments to assist in the response and recovery. Under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), assistance is provided to states and territories to alleviate the financial burden from natural disasters. It also supports the provision of urgent financial assistance to disaster affected communities. NDRRA measures may include: loans for small businesses and primary producers and transport freight subsidies for primary producers. In addition, assistance in the form of grants for clean-up activities and restoration and/or replacement of damaged equipment and stock may also be offered. Non-government community and animal welfare organisations and veterinary associations provide essential assistance particularly in the response and recovery phase. There are current efforts to build stronger cooperative arrangements into national planning. The Australian Animal Welfare Strategy and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has sponsored national workshops in May 2011 and October 2012 to involve government and non-government organisations to discuss issues and agree on a cooperative approach to improve current national arrangements. Building stronger partnerships, within this network, will facilitate greater opportunities for collaboration in disaster planning, preparedness, response and recovery. This will ultimately benefit communities and animals.
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Dr Thornber has extensive experience in Australias animal health and welfare system. He has worked closely with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) on animal health issues for many years. He has extensive animal health and animal welfare policy experience and worked closely with international governments and organizations. He is the current expert representative for Asia/Oceania on OIEs Animal Welfare Working Group and Chair of the OIE Collaborating Centre on Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics. He is a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Animal Welfare) and the Australian Veterinary Association Animal Welfare and Ethics Special Interest Group. He was responsible for the drafting and finalisation of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy www.australiananimalwelfare.com.au aimed at all Australians and all uses of animals Australias national blueprint document to improve animal welfare outcomes into the future. His team is managing the implementation of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy with about 150 diverse stakeholders and experts directly involved in a high level advisory committee and nine expert working groups. He has extensive experience in emergency disease management and co-sponsored with the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and state governments, a national workshop in May 2011 on plans for animals in natural disasters. A second national workshop was held in October 2012. He is a member of the National Advisory Committee for Animals in Disasters, aimed at improving national planning. Peter is the honorary Treasurer of the Commonwealth Veterinary Association (CVA) and a member of the CVA Executive Committee.
Costa Rica Animal Disaster Management Structure
Ms Gloria Abraham Peralta Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Management

Costa Rica is a small country of 52,000 square kilometers, 4.6 million inhabitants, with two coasts which can be reached in 5 hours, nonetheless our country faces multiple hazards such as: tsunamis, Caribbean sea hurricanes, geological failures, flooding, 112 volcanoes of which 5 are active. The animal attention in situations of Disasters is being taken care of by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock for about 50 years, beginning with the emergencies of the Iraz volcano eruption in 1963 and the Arenal Volcano in 1968, as well as earthquakes and floods during that period. With data from 2006 floods, agriculture and livestock were the second most affected ($396 million) amounting to 21%, after roads and transport 38%. The infrastructure has an additional impact on agriculture due to the inability to transport goods or animals. In case of drought, this study shows how the impact in agriculture is represented by 48%, making it is the most affected sector.
Since 2006, a process of systematization in animal handling began with animal management during disasters in the National Animal Health Service in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, through the creation of the National Program of Animal Management in Disasters, to ensure the continuity of the livelihood of the Costa Rican human population, its means of subsistence and the survival of its animals of production and company. This allows preserving and improving the potential of sustainable development of the human population, the public health as well as the animal welfare, guaranteeing their psyco-social-and economic stability before, during and after a disaster situation. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has worked on capacity building of its staff, within a legal framework that allows the Ministry to respond to emergencies through an organized response mechanism and a response fund. Last week a decree was signed which regulates our National Animal Health Service Law Number 8495 with regards to emergencies. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, as a governing body of all the agricultural and livestock production under which we have SENASA, which is the National Service of Animal Health, and the Direction of Agricultural extensionism, both institutions coordinate directly with the National Emergency Commission the duties of which are directly related to the Ministry.
Gloria Abraham Peralta, Master in Sociology, University of Toulouse, France, 1980. D.E.A. Sociology with emphasis in
Development Economics, University of Toulouse, France, 1981. Doctorate in sociology, with emphasis on Development Economics, University of Toulouse, France (thesis pending). She has partaken in specialized courses in areas such as Agricultural Policies, International Agricultural Trade, Exports Management, European Union Integration, Agrobusiness and Effective Negotiations. Began her professional career with the creation of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, which was conceived as a Program for Promotion of Investments and Exports ascribed to the Presidency of the Republic, MINEX. She later became Advisor to the First Vice president of the Republic, aiding him as Coordinator of the Economic Cabinet and responsible of the Forum of Vice Presidents of Central America, as counter part of the Special plan for Economic Cooperation for Central America, an initiative of United Nations to elaborate and promote projects for economic and social reactivation of the countries in the region. Subsequently she worked in various international organizations, such as UNDP, the World Bank and the IICA, as Technical Specialist in International Cooperation, Public and Agicultural Commercial Policies. She was the Permant Representative of the Interamerican Institute for Agricultural Cooperation (IICA) in Mexico, where she held the post for 10 years, implementing aid projects for the Agricultural and Livestock Management Secretariat of Mexico. During the years she worked in IICA, she collaborated directly with the Central American Agricultural Council (CAC), as responsible for the commercial agricutural policy area and in Mexico she was the Coordinator of the Economic and Social Development of the Lacandona Forest, financed by the European Union and carried-out by the Consorcium formed by IICA-CATIE-CIRAD, in 20062007 in Chiapas, Mexico. She has implemented important projects to enable training in Agricultural Commercial Policy for the Ministries of Agriculture in Central America. She has also been a professor in the University of Costa Rica and the National University and has published many technical papers in her area of expertise. Between 2008-2010 she was the senior negotiator for the agricultural sector during the negotiations with the European Union, China and Singapore. She was appointed Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Management in May 2010.
Disaster Management and Animal Welfare
Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Dr RM Kharb, AVSM Chairman, Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) Permanent Address: 3767, Sector 23, Gurgaon- Haryana-122017, INDIA Animals play important role in economy and livelihood of the rural people where 70 % of Indian Population reside. A Compassion and respect for life has been Indias cultural heritage, the unique concept of Ahimsa obligate all of us to treat the animal life with respect. Providing a relief to disaster affected animals is the mandate of Animal Welfare Board of India. Empowering the local NGOs, staff
and volunteers is important to provide immediate relief. Providing relief to the animals in disasters is challenging job and the train manpower is require in this discipline therefore I would like to thank and congratulate Mike Baker CEO of WSPA to help us to overcome some of these challenges in the field of animals in disasters and promote empowerment. During 2008 Bihar floods, animal welfare organizations did commendable job providing vaccination, provision of fodder and water. Role of Veterinarians is paramount in animal welfare in fact they are the custodians of animals and training programmes to empower them would be extremely important. During disaster animals should be provided with necessary veterinary care, supplement of feed, water, shelter provision and set of animal camp is important for the survival of animals and protecting the livelihood of the people. Department of animal husbandry, District administration, volunteers and communities are the key stakeholders for the sensitization programme. Preparing and planning is crucial for Disaster Preparedness. There are certain challenges such as carcass disposal, disease prevention and emerging diseases especially of zoonotic nature which needs to looked at and I am sure the conference deliberations would go long way to help us to overcome these challenges to come out with some viable solutions.
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Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Dr. R.M. Kharb, AVSM has several awards such as Chief of Army Staff Commendation Medal in 1990; Ati Vishist Seva Medal (AVSM) by President of India in 1996; Fellowship National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (INDIA); PeTAs Humanitarian Award in 2009 and 2012- for his efforts to advance the well-being of Animals in India; Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (FIAPO) National Award in 2011 for providing outstanding services to animals; Life Time Achievement Award 2012 by Indian Association of Veterinary Microbiologist, Immunologists and Specialist in Infectious Diseases. He commissioned in Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) in Indian Army in 1962, rose to become Director General of Corps and retired in 2000 after rendering 38 years of distinguished service in the Army. Was decorated with ATI VISHIST nd SEVA MEDAL by the President of India for rendering outstanding services to the Nation (AVSM is the 2 highest award for distinguished service in Armed Forces). In recognition of his significant contribution towards advancement of Veterinary Science, he has also been awarded the prestigious fellowship of National Academy of Veterinary Sciences, India. Presently, Gen. Kharb is the Chairman of Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI). The Board has initiated several new projects under his Chairmanship, which have been appreciated by one and all.
39 India Disaster Management Campaign WSPA Uttarakhand Flash Floods 2013
Technical Session 1
Disaster and its impact on animals
WSPA Bihar Floods 2008
TECHNICAL SESSION - 1
Chairman Co-Chairman Rapporteur : Dr Ian Dacre, DMOD Asia-Pacific, WSPA Asia Pacific : Ms Gloria Abraham, Honble Minister for Agriculture, Costa Rica : Dr A K Sinha, Senior Research Officer, NDMA
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Dr Ian Dacre graduated from Massey University in 1991 and after five years in general veterinary practice in Scotland, left to work for the equine charity SPANA. This was based in Morocco but also involved work in Mali, Tunisia, Jordan, Syria, Kosovo and Albania. In Morocco Ian was the Technical Director responsible for running 10 centres with around 40 local veterinarians, hospitalising over 2000 equines and having over 50,000 out-patients per year. After five years in Morocco, Ian returned to Scotland to complete a PhD in equine dentistry at Edinburgh University. Finally after 14 years abroad he returned to New Zealand to work for the Ministry of Agriculture (animal welfare group), and Massey University (equine medicine and dentistry). During this period Ian established the National Animal Welfare Emergency Management group, an ad hoc committee designed to redress the gaps in the provisioning for animals caught up in disasters in New Zealand. WSPA then approached him to help them establish their Global Disaster Management Network as Disaster Management Operations Director (DMOD) for the Asia-Pacific region. The team is based in Bangkok, Thailand but has worked in countries (Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Samoa, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Mongolia, Pakistan, Japan) throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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Gloria Abraham, Master in Sociology, University of Toulouse, France, 1980. D.E.A. Sociology with emphasis in Development Economics, University of Toulouse, France, 1981. Doctorate in sociology, with emphasis on Development Economics, University of Toulouse, France (thesis pending). She has partaken in specialized courses in areas such as Agricultural Policies, International Agricultural Trade, Exports Management, European Union Integration, Agrobusiness and Effective Negotiations. Began her professional career with the creation of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, which was conceived as a Program for Promotion of Investments and Exports ascribed to the Presidency of the Republic, MINEX. She later became Advisor to the First Vice president of the Republic, aiding him as Coordinator of the Economic Cabinet and responsible of the Forum of Vice Presidents of Central America, as counter part of the Special plan for Economic Cooperation for Central America, an initiative of United Nations to elaborate and promote projects for economic and social reactivation of the countries in the region. Subsequently she worked in various international organizations, such as UNDP, the World Bank and the IICA, as Technical Specialist in International Cooperation, Public and Agicultural Commercial Policies. She was the Permant Representative of the Interamerican Institute for Agricultural Cooperation (IICA) in Mexico, where she held the post for 10 years, implementing aid projects for the Agricultural and Livestock Management Secretariat of Mexico. During the years she worked in IICA, she collaborated directly with the Central American Agricultural Council (CAC), as responsible for the commercial agricutural policy area and in Mexico she was the Coordinator of the Economic and Social Development of the Lacandona Forest, financed by the European Union and carried-out by the Consorcium formed by IICA-CATIECIRAD, in 2006-2007 in Chiapas, Mexico. She has implemented important projects to enable training in Agricultural Commercial Policy for the Ministries of Agriculture in Central America. She has also been a professor in the University of Costa Rica and the National University and has published many technical papers in her area of expertise. Between 2008-2010 she was the senior negotiator for the agricultural sector during the negotiations with the European Union, China and Singapore. She was appointed Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Management in May 2010.
Impact of Climate Change on Livestock and Mitigation Strategies

R Kumar and P K Dogra Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal sciences, CSKHPKV, Palampur 176062. (H P) INDIA The Himalayas are of utmost concern for mankind being a major geological feature of our planet. The evolution of monsoon and rainfall pattern in Asia is attributed to the massive Himalayan mountain chains. Himalayas are geo-ecologically important for the adjacent Gangetic plains which are historically known for the green revolution. According to an UNEP report, the source of Gangetic river system retreated during the last 30 years at a rate nearly 3 times higher than the preceding 200 years. In general Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than the corresponding world average with the result several organisms and ecosystems requiring flow of water are being affected. There are numerous evidences indicating that our planet is experiencing climatic changes. Like 0.75C rise in temperature of earth during last century and Himalayas are getting warmer 5-6 times more than global average. This increase in temperature is more during winter and autumns than summers. The global warming impact on animals has serious repercussions on their entire life cycle. Any link broken or weakened will adversely affect the flora and fauna on earth and some of these consequences will be irreversible. The livestock population in north-western Himalayan states region represents 4.03% of the total livestock population (529.69 millions) in India. The decadal growth trend in livestock population further reveals that the crossbred cattle are fast replacing the local cattle in entire Himalayan region. The population of sheep has also declined in the region, while the goat population has increased though the unique migratory sheep and goat husbandry is on verge of collapse, due to depleting pastures and expanding human habitat. Analysis of data on climatic variables in all four agro climatic zones of Himachal Pradesh for the period of 30 years was carried out. The analysis of data revealed that the average maximum temperature varied between 3.8 to 0 6.6 C. Relative Humidity was found to be maximum in the months of July and August. Overall deficient rainfall was observed in agro climatic zones I, II and III. Maximum temperature humidity Index (THI) of zone II both inside and outside the shed was 84 and minimum was 48 and 51 inside and outside the shed respectively. The maximum THI inside the shed was 82 and outside the shed 89. The change in pattern of disease outbreak was also noticed as the vector borne diseases were more common due to increased environmental temperature. It is presumed that in the arid and semiarid zones, the animals would be more prone to external parasites and in humid areas the internal parasitic loads would increase. Any stress either physical or social, will lead to cascade of events in animal system, resulting in physiological and behavioral pattern in the animal. To conclude the climate change may affect animal production and well-being, especially because of increase in temperature. However, the knowledge of animal response to heat stress during warmer months may be used to evaluate the impacts of global change. Further, the problems can be best tackled using local ingenuity and for long term measures changes in shelter design is best alternative, to overcome the impact of climate change and sustain the livelihood resources of farmer.
Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Prof and Head, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, did his B.V.Sc. and A.H. in 1987, M.V.Sc in 1989 and Ph.D.( Veterinary Physiology) in 1999 from College of Veterinary Sciences, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. Doctorate work was on Physiological and Blood biochemical Studies on migratory sheep of north west Himalayan region. He has been awarded Young Scientist Award twice by ISSAR, 1988 and SAPI, 1994 for outstanding research paper. His major area of research interest is Physiological adaptational and behaviour of migratory sheep husbandry. He has carried out pioneering work on Migratory sheep and completed one externally funded project. He has more than 56 research papers published in reputed journals to his credit besides has he has presented large number of papers at various National and International Conferences/Symposia. He has also authored 3 books and has contributed 4 chapters in different books. His latest book is on Impact of Climate change on cattle production and mitigation strategies in Himachal Pradesh. He has
National Conference on ADM recently completed Network project on Climate change as Principal Investigator and is also involved in many ICAR/NATP sponsored research projects as CO- PI. Dr Kumar has 22 years teaching and research experience to his credit. He has been expert for selections in public service commission as well as in different universities, besides being examiner in number of universities. His contribution in the field of Climate Change led to being nominated as member of prestigious working groups on Mission for Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture by State centre on Climate change, Govt of Himachal Pradesh. He has also been selected as member working group on Micronutrient, constituted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt of India.
Livestock Disaster Management during Flood in Surat District, Gujarat

Dr A J Kachhia Patel and A H Bhatt Directorate office, Department of Animal Husbandry, Krushibhavan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat - 382010 In the second week of August 2006, a massive flood caused severe damage to the city of Surat, located Tapi basin area of south Gujarat. According to a report released by Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A), massive flood after release of water from Ukai Dam had caused major human tragedy and property damage estimated at Rs 220 billion on that day. In less than three days, at least 150 people died directly due to flood and many others due to water-borne diseases that followed. Livestock industries also suffer a huge damage in terms of livestock death, production loss and infrastructure losses estimated at Rs. 107.54 lakhs. There is great challenge to Department of animal husbandry, Gujarat to provide feed to livestock, treatment of sick animals and vaccination to prevent any disease outbreaks as infectious disease get raises in such environment and affect the animals when they are in stress. War footed actions were taken and immediate response cell was established under which 255 veterinary teams composed of all rank of officers in ground were deployed to take action in this worst situation, by Department Animal Husbandry. Their action was in terms of treatment of 160499 animals, Vaccination of 7,88,356 animals for FMD, HS, BQ. Although annual rainfall-associated epidemics of leptospirosis in rural settings have long been recognized in South Gujarat, recent floods also raised a need for exploring risk factors for acquiring leptospirosis in urban areas. A total 880 animals were treated for leptospirosis and 83 serum samples were also collected for surveillance. Providing feed is another greater task in such a calamity. 1.22 Lakh Kgs of Concentrate was distributed to 1612 beneficiaries covering 12802 animals. While 73,145 Kgs / 825 bails of fodder was also distributed to 638 beneficiaries covering 8657 animals. Provisional animal health packages composed of Deworming, Vitamin, Mineral Mixture and liver tonics were also supply to livestock owners. A major task for this natural calamity is to dispose of the animal carcass as thousands of animal carcasses were digged in mud. Animal Husbandry Department had also joined hands with Surat Municipal Corporation for scientific disposal of these animal carcasses. A total of 4732 carcass were disposed of during this disaster. An immediate multitask team based collective approach in this difficult situation resulted in checking animal disease outbreak during this natural calamity.
Key words: Flood, Surat, Animal Disaster, Leptospirosis, Carcass disposal __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. A.J. Kachhia Patel has joined Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Gujarat in year 1983; and presently working as Director. As far as Animal Disaster is concern, Dr. Kachhia Patel has worked as Team Leader during different kinds of Animal Disasters namely Earth Quake in Kutch, Gujarat in the year 2001, and flood in Kheda District of Gujarat during 2005. Dr. Kachhia Patel had work tirelessly in Indias First Bird Flu (HPAI-H5N1) Disease outbreak in Uchchhal in the year 2006 whereas same year dealt with flood in Surat district.
Tamilnadu Tsunami- Lessons Learned and Road Ahead Focussing On Animals or Livestock
Dr P Mathialagan Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai-600 007 As India and the world recover from the catastrophic loss of humanity due to the tsunami on 26th December 2004, Nagapattinam, Kanyakumari and Cuddalore were the worst affected districts in India with 6065 confirmed deaths has witnessed non-stop activity in the post-recovery period. The State of Tamil Nadu has been the worst affected on the mainland, with a human death toll to 7,793 and the Nagapatinnam district has had the maximum causalities of 5,525. The cattle lost were estimated about 5,476. Total area affected 2487 ha covering 362 villages had devasted by the giant waves. Length of coast affected 1200 km with extent and penetration of 1-1.5 km. The height of tsunami has been recorded about 7-10 metres. The nuclear power station at Kalpakkam was shut down after sea water rushed into a pump station. No radiation leakage or damage from the reactor was reported. The housing stock along the coast, as well as bridges and roads, suffered extensive damage. Structures were damaged by direct presence from tsunami waves, and scouring damage was induced by the receding waves. Many of the affected structures were the houses belonging to the fishing community. Next the worst affected was the transport sector, particularly rail roads, roads and bridges. It was reported that a 160 m long bridge had been commissioned in 2002 went missing after the tsunami. The cost of damage to transport sector was estimated to about Rs.9707 crores. Like burial of human bodies, care was taken for fast disposal of animal carcasses and to feed the stray animals left stranded in the villages. Affected animals were treated, vaccinated and fodder also was supplied. Nearly 2001 animals were affected and treated. 949 animals died and 20109 animals were vaccinated. Forty two metric tonnes of fodder were distributed. Blue cross of India picked up the dogs following the tsunami and they have been retained in shelters. They are not kept in kennels, but run around freely in open. In addition a stray dog vaccination drive was also being performed by them. The afflictions were multi-dimensional sudden loss of lives and belongings. The physical loss made them depress for several weeks. The rush of help from all over the globe was spontaneous with immediate provisions of food, shelter and clothes through government and NGOs apart from the exemplary support by the common man in the society. In this juncture, at the instance of Department of Bio-technology, TANUVAS proposed to test the possibility of alternative allocation for the destitute women in four neglected villages through poultry and goat rearing in a small scale. The average population of the beneficiaries households range during the pre and post operation of the scheme are 217 and 206.75 respectively. Each of the beneficiaries of the village had been supplied with four goats and ten poultry birds at point of lay. Feeds for birds and goats were supplied periodically. They have been provided with sheds for goats and kids. These become their alternate livelihood option. Similarly, the income from goats and poultry showed a significant rise in all the selected villages. There is also an increase in the consumption of the meat and eggs because of the project which shows that the beneficiaries have been benefitted both nutritionally and economically. During this period what stood out was the constant resolve shown by the people to learn from natures lessons and the resilience of the people and the Government to develop communities which are not only resilient but also which strive for a safer world. Simultaneously the focus has been on not only restoring what was lost but also aiming to change lives for the better.
Indian Ocean scientists, disaster managers, policy makers and local communities need to work together toward the common goal of creating tsunami-resistant communities with access to accurate, timely tsunami warnings. A tsunami warning centre needs to be established as soon as practical in the region, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre should act as an interim warning center.
Professor Dr. P. Mathialagan, M.V.Sc., M.A., Ph.D., PGDET., DIP Journalism is presently working as Professor and Head, Dept. of Extension Education and Entrepreneurship, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS). He has an extensive experience of more than 30 years in teaching, research and extension education. During the course of his illustrious career, he has authored 85 books including text books, science books for Informal and non-formal education, teaching, training and practical manuals, research innovations, educational psychology, personal management, travelogues and poetry. He has authored more than 400 articles for the scientist, formers and public. He is also serving in the editorial boards of a few journals. He has written stories, screen play, dialogs, lyrics for a few educational short films and also directed. He has visited Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, and Dubai for research, education and socio cultural studies.
Disaster in special reference to Gujarat Role of Veterinarians in Animal Disasters
Earthquake
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Dr M N Brahmbhatt, M.V.Sc., Ph. D., FIAVPHS Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, College of Veterinary Science and A H, Anand Agricultural University A disaster is an extreme disruption of the functioning of a society that causes widespread human, material, or environmental losses that exceed the ability of the affected society to cope with its own resources. Disasters are not new to mankind. They have been the constant, though inconvenient, companions of the human beings since time immemorial. The 2001 Gujarat earthquake occurred on th 26 January, 2001, at 08:46 AM local time and lasted for over two minutes. The earthquake was occurred in the Kutch district of Gujarat. Bhuj town and village Bhachau, 60 km east of Bhuj were the worst affected and many other areas of Gujarat including Ahmedabad were badly affected. The quake killed around 20,000 people (including 18 in South eastern Pakistan), injured another 167,000 and destroyed nearly 400,000 homes. Relief poured in from all over the world and over a longer period of time, the affected area was re-equipped with all the basic facilities along with state-of-theart upgrades. The result being that Bhuj, along with several small towns and villages, is now complete with a better hospital, town and first-aid center. Also, several guidelines and rules were put into place by the Gujarat government for real-estate and construction businesses in foresight of another such event. Animal Husbandry section of the state was also severely damaged but the loss in human beings and their assets was so huge that it has drawn little attention. Around 9000 animal death was reported during the earthquake. The Animal Husbandry department of Gujarat State had taken all the efforts to provide possible help during the days by supplying free fodder to animals for almost three months. The department has employed about 50 veterinary teams involving about 170 veterinary officers and 150 livestock inspectors, which was reflected in timely treatment of almost 40,000 animals in the different villages in severely affected area. They have also vaccinated 47,500 animals for various diseases like H.S., FMD, BQ, Sheep pox and anthrax. People want to save their own lives and of their family members during disasters but tend to have limited capacities to save their animals. Sometimes animals run away in panic. Collapse of cattle sheds during earthquakes or landslides and death due to struggling by way of asphyxiation are the major cause of livestock loss during disaster. The most important causes of deterioration in livestock health in disasters are poor nutrition. The combination of exposure to waterlogged pastures and
malnutrition predisposes animals to many infectious diseases which results in loss of body weight, energy and mineral imbalances, decrease reproductive efficiency and even death. During disaster, the veterinarians can play very important role by ensuring high standards of animal health and to reduce mortality among animals. They can contribute most effectively by integrating their expertise with other local, national and international groups and agencies involved in disaster management.
He has obtained his M. V. Sc., Ph. D. (Veterinary Public Health) from Gujarat Agricultural University. Presently working as Head, Department of Veterinary Public Health and Department of Livestock Product Technology at College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand, with more than 25 years of academic experience. He has Guided 18 students for Masters Degree and 4 for Doctorate degree. Received various honors and awards of repute in the field. Organized various national conferences and conducted training programmes. He is also a life member of various scientific societies and attended more than 25 international and national conferences. He has published 40 research papers as well as completed and conducted various research projects.
Legal Aspects of Animal Disaster Management
Dr Salil Kumar Jain Director Extension Education and Professor and Head (Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics), Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University Jabalpur (M.P) A perusal of Veterinary Jurisprudence in India reveals that several Acts like the Dourine Act 1910, The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 and further, rules for its various components, The Livestock Importation Act, 1898, The Cattle Trespass Act, 1871, The Poisons Act, 1919, The Dangerous Drug Act, 1930, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Glanders and Farcy Act 1899 and the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009 have been in force since their implementation. In addition, notifications from the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Govt. of India regarding precautionary measures to be taken to prevent spread of bird flu to poultry and human beings has been released in September, 2012. Apart from this, specific veterinary jurisprudence aspects have also been listed that have relevance with Disaster Management like post mortem examination, identification of wounds particularly burns, death from drowning, lightening and electrocution, identification of animals, poisoning and toxicological aspects have been documented. Another fascinating area is the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) particularly Geographical Information System and specific laws governing the use of this technology. The above aspects of Veterinary jurisprudence that will be discussed in brief are only being extrapolated and adopted under the Animal Disaster Management. It is proposed that a National Task Force be constituted to draw a roadmap for categorizing the existing laws applicable to animals in India and fitting them into the different components of Animal Disaster Management. At the same time, new laws may be formulated specifically defining the role of veterinarians and their ethical duties in disaster management. In addition, obligatory role of community, role of self help groups, NGOs, institutions and society as a whole may be documented. Such amendments may be made as an Annexure to the Disaster Management Act 2005. The Disaster Management Act 2005 presents a Model Framework District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) and based on this different States have formulated their own law that provides a holistic approach towards disaster management. However, specific and detailed laws may be formulated for Animal Disaster Management. Apart from the Veterinary Institutions and the State Veterinary Department a directory of Self-help groups, NGOs, Community groups, animal protection activists, and volunteer registrations, role of NCC, NSS and Scout and Guides with periodical updating may be
made mandatory at the District level so that such groups can be called for in emergency. Identification of specific areas (District wise) prone to different types of disasters conjoined with mapping of animal categories and their respective population prone to those disasters and its updating from time to time may also be documented. This will enable the State Govt. to plan area specific resources for mitigating animal disaster risks. All above may be finally documented in the form of a comprehensive treatise on legal aspects of Animal Disaster Management in India for the information of all concerned.
Dr. Salil Kumar Jain, Director Extension Education and Professor and Head, Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Nanaji th Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur was born on 27 September, 1952. Obtained B.V.Sc. and A.H. (Hons) in 1975, M.V.Sc. and A.H. (Vety. Obst. and Gyn.) in 1979 from College of Vety. Sci. and A.H., Jabalpur and Ph.D. (Vety. Gyn. and Obst.) in 1985 from Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. A recipient of Senior Research Fellowship, of ICAR, New Delhi for Ph.D. Had advanced training on Embryo transfer technology at USA and Germany and presented papers in International Conferences at Japan and New Zealand. Has been on several Administrative positions in the university like Principal Scientist, Directorate of Research Services, JNKVV, Jabalpur, Registrar and Director Instruction, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur.
WSPA Odisha Tornado 2009
Technical Session 2
Emergency response for Animals in Disasters
NDRF Bihar Mock Drill 2012
Chairman Co Co-Chairman Rapporteur : Shri Sandeep R Rathore IPS, IG NDRF : Dr Peter Thornber, Director of the Australian AW Strategy and Communications, DAFF : Shri Hansen Thambi Prem, Disaster Project Manager, WSPA India
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Sandeep Rai Rathore, is currently serving as Inspector General in NDRF and has served as DIG in Airports, Delhi Metro and CISF. He has got the UN peace keeping medal, Chennai police medal, President police medal in addition to several other awards. He completed his MA in police Science and Criminology from Manonmaniam Sundarnar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu and M.Phil in Public Administration from Madras University. He has served in various capacities in Rural Policing, Metropolitan Policing, Armed Police, Crime Branch and United Nations. He has undergone several technical trainings and courses in Indore, Manesar, Bombay, Hyderabad, New Delhi and Gwalior. He is trained on Central School for Weapon Training in 1993, Commando Capsule Course in 1993, Vertical Interaction Course in 1997, Central Wireless Training Institute in 1998, Integrated Intelligence Course in 2000, Cycber Crime Course in 2003 in addition to many more courses.
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Dr Thornber has extensive experience in Australias animal health and welfare system. He has worked closely with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) on animal health issues for many years. He has extensive animal health and animal welfare policy experience and worked closely with international governments and organizations. He is the current expert representative for Asia/Oceania on OIEs Animal Welfare Working Group and Chair of the OIE Collaborating Centre on Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics. He is a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Animal Welfare) and the Australian Veterinary Association Animal Welfare and Ethics Special Interest Group. He was responsible for the drafting and finalisation of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy www.australiananimalwelfare.com.au aimed at all Australians and all uses of animals Australias national blueprint document to improve animal welfare outcomes into the future. His team is managing the implementation of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy with about 150 diverse stakeholders and experts directly involved in a high level advisory committee and nine expert working groups. He has extensive experience in emergency disease management and co-sponsored with the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and state governments, a national workshop in May 2011 on plans for animals in natural disasters. A second national workshop was held in October 2012. He is a member of the National Advisory Committee for Animals in Disasters, aimed at improving national planning. Peter is the honorary Treasurer of the Commonwealth Veterinary Association (CVA) and a member of the CVA Executive Committee.
Animals in Disasters: an Emerging field in Disaster Management in India

Dr Ashish Sutar Disaster Management Programme Manager India World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) The common sight on the field during most of the disaster assessment where families often refuses to evacuate without their animals whereas affected population of animals more often than not has limited or lack of access to either food, shelter, water and health care or in combination of these welfare needs due to damages and displacement. The relationship is closely interlinked; therefore people who depend on these animals for their livelihood and companionship also suffer in the process. With my experience, even in exception case where animals had not been directly affected by immediate aftermath of disaster, the significant impact of disaster on the people, infrastructure and services lead to disturb animal management practices and resulted into progressive welfare issues for animals. World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has dedicated, trained and well equipped Disaster Assessment and Response Team (DART) to monitor, assess and respond to the needs of animals in disasters. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) India has published the guidelines on Management of Livestock in Disasters1 in the year 2008 whereas the global initiative such as Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) 2 first published in the year 2009. LEGS provide standards and guidelines for best practice and assistance in decision making for the design, implementation and assessment of livestock interventions to assist people affected by humanitarian crises. Livestock Insurance schemes as risk transfer strategy, fodder banks as preparedness measures and provision for animals in cyclone/flood shelter, provision for cattle camps, emergency feed and fodder supply in disasters, mass vaccination and veterinary care programme during response, early recovery and rehabilitation are some of the important initiatives seen over the years to deal with the issues for animals in India. World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is pioneering in Disaster Risk Reduction work focusing on animals facilitating sustainable solutions breaking the disaster cycle. Veterinary Emergency Response Unit (VERU) offers lecture series and practical programme developed by World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) for the Veterinary Colleges. VERU not only contribute to Disaster Management training for the students but also build the capacities of the institution and the state. The science base studies, survey and research initiatives will be extremely valuable process to establish the scientific resource in this emerging discipline therefore academics and institution role is paramount along with the subject expert to work together. The preparedness culture can be inculcated through awareness on animal welfare principles in disasters through effective information sharing, appropriate education and efficient communication. The efforts needs to be directed to adopt the best practices to minimize the risk for the animal lives and families before, during and after disaster. The holistic approach from all the relevant stakeholder to consider animals in the existing disaster management system in the country may be considered at the priority. The robust national institutional framework on disaster management in India and comprehensive national policy 3 offers a solid platform to integrate animals in the existing and upcoming disaster management plans and programmes.
National Guidelines of Management of Livestock Disasters, pages 73-83 1 http://ndma.gov.in/ndma/guidelines/Biological_Disasters.pdf 2 Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards, 2009. http://www.livestock-emergency.net/ 3 National policy on Disaster Management, Animal Care, Page 37, http://ndmindia.nic.in/NPDM-101209.pdf
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Dr. Ashish Sutar is a Veterinarian by profession has masters in Veterinary Parasitology with over 12 years of experience in the field of animal welfare and emergency management. Dr. Sutar a former member of the sub working group on Disaster Management for 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017) of Government of India. Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) accredited trainer from India and representing technical expertise on disaster management focus on animals. Dr. Ashish has lead and participated in the Disaster Assessment and Response team during floods, cyclone, and earthquake and drought operations in the country and abroad. Dr. Sutar has instrumental to initiate and implement Disaster Risk Reduction work focusing on animals in collaboration with local governments and Institutions in India. He has been actively involved in Disaster Management work in the countries such as Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
Protection of Animals during Disasters
Shri Surjeet Singh Guleria, DIG National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Head Quarters East and North East Zone, Kolkata In the present topic, officer will be sharing his experience in dealing with the animal during disaster, expertise of NDRF in rescue of animals and future perspective. Shri SS Guleria presented the role of NDRF in Animal Disaster Management. In his presentation he elaborated upon the role of NDRF, operational engagements, expectations and suggestions for developing the training module. Even though NDRF focus is towards rescue of people, animals too can be rescued if there is necessary mechanism in place. He mentioned that the response operation should be carried out simultaneously both for the people and animals. Regarding the role of NDRF in ADM he highlighted a phrase mentioned in the DM Act 2005 which says that The NDRF shall be trained and equipped as a specialized force to carry out disaster management related tasks and for dealing with threatening disaster situations or disaster. The need to focus on ADM is because; Animals are the property of the nation; They have a role in the eco-system as environment saviours; They are a source of livelihood, entertainment, energy, food, etc; We need to take necessary actions to avoid spread of epidemics after disaster. Based on the past experience, stakeholders expectations from NDRF are; during rescue, the affected community expects NDRF to rescue their animals along with them; Local government expects NDRF to assist them in search and rescue of animals, veterinary medical cover and containing spread of epidemics; NDRF expects to conduct community awareness towards safety and protection of animals. The way forward would be to develop training programme for communities, veterinarians and veterinary nursing assistants; to develop their awareness and skills on animals in emergencies; In addition search and rescue training programmes can be developed highlighting Identifying animal behaviour, characteristics of animals, identifying peculiar traits of animals, grouping of animals, dimensions of psycho-social problems related to the owners. Apart from the trainings, the list of equipment and accessories required for rescue of animals could be maintained in the different NDRF battalions. Adequate stock of authorized life saving medicines could be made available in each of the rescue centres. All the equipment and resources should be regularly used, monitored and updated from time to time. Conduct of mock exercises on management of animals in emergencies could be periodically conducted in all the vulnerable locations in coordination with the community and relevant stakeholders.
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Shri. Surjeet Singh Guleria is DIG NDRF-Patna who has done his MBA in Disaster Management and graduated in education science. The officer has served as UNDAC member of India, immense 16 years experience of border management, expertise on Disaster Management. Shri. Guleria is well known in the Disaster Management field for his excellent work of Disaster response and community preparedness in the country.
Wildlife Emergency Rescue and Veterinary Critical Care

Prof. Kushal Konwar Sarma Head of the Department of Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781 022, Assam. In this principle, every individual animal of every individual surviving species has become valuable. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has prepared list of the endangered species and asked all the member countries to enact laws for their protection. The Government of India has enacted the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA-1972) to extend the umbrella of protection to these wild species, imposing severe punishment for violation by killing or causing any harm to them. Wild animals have been classified in different schedules and offering highest degree of protection to the animals of Schedule-I which means that their status is highly endangered and that nobody should cause any direct or indirect harm to them. Once we look at the Physical versus chemical restraint, the stray animal is required to be restraint safely without causing any unnecessary stress and if it is free from any injury or infection, should be released without any delay. There are many traditional tricks which can be used to physically trap a wild animal like reptiles and birds etc. some small mammals like small felines, ant-eaters, hog-badgers, porcupines, pangolins, hispid hare and even monkeys can be trapped in well designed and well placed trap cages. The trapped animal can later be mildly sedated to avoid the psychological stress of entrapment till they are released. The higher mammals, however, react violently to the physical restraint and thus suffer severe physical and mental trauma. In the physical capture, these animals have higher vulnerability to capture myopathy characterized by anaerobic metabolism of muscle glycogen which can kill the animal in question in a day or even after a month. The experts, therefore, prefer to use chemical restraint which has been proven to be much efficient and safe. For chemical capture, you need an assortment of immobilizing and sedative drugs and a variety of delivery systems popularly known as tranquillizing guns or syringe projectors. No single drug is capable of immobilizing all the species of animals; interestingly a drug very efficient in one species may not be totally useful in another species. For example, opiates are the drugs of choice for immobilizing rhinoceros and the elephants but the same group of drugs is contraindicated in the felines as they will cause only maniacal excitement. The choice of syringe projector is also similarly dictated by the thickness of the skin of the target animal and the type of drug to be used. The author desires to site here an example of a successful case of rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) rescue during the devastating flood that hit Assam during September, 2012 which will exemplify the need of expertise and logistics readily available, meaning preparedness. The author cited examples in which one thing should be clear that your rescue operation would be successful only with preparedness. We need proactive preparations; in India our response so far have been only reactive. Every state may form Wildlife emergency response team headed by expert and senior wildlife official. There may be at least a couple veterinarians with proper training in the field of wildlife healthcare and management. Regular exposure training should also be arranged. Besides manpower, we need vehicles (rapid movement of officials and rescue van), tranquilizing equipment and accessories, trap cages and nets, immobilizing drugs, and trained animal handlers. The team may preferably work from a wildlife Rescue Centre where facilities should be created for nursing and care of injured and distressed rescued animals before they can be rehabilitated in their natural habitat. When a wild animal is rescued, the vet team should make an immediate assessment as to the health status of the animal and if the animal could be released in the habitat immediately without much handling. The rescued animal may be severely wounded necessitating nursing and medical interventions. Such animal should be shifted to the quarantine section of the Rescue Centre and necessary treatment
offered. We feel that human-animal conflict resulting from straying out of wild animals out of their habitat because of habitat shrinkage and fragmentation will increase in the coming days and if we resolve to save human life and their property and precious wildlife from the claws of extinction, expert intervention will be required. In that direction, preparedness has no substitute.
Large Animal Rescue - Costa Rican Case Study

Mr Gerardo Huertas Disaster Management Operations Director WSPA Americas An art long forgotten by the veterinary profession, large animal rescue involves preparedness, risk mapping, techniques and specialized equipment and skills Preparedness and Risk Mapping: Small ideas can make a difference!, animal inventories, transport, evacuation routes, logistical needs , shelter, veterinary certificates Techniques: Dr. Tremple movement of large numbers of cattle, aerial count, boat handling Equipment: Mobile ramps, mecanical advantajes, heavy equipment, emergency stretchers, helicopter rescue, rafts and boats Skills: Drills (practice, practice, practice) ICS. This needs to start at the academia: research of preasure points for extracting large animals For the last two years, the DM Department of WSPA worked together with the Animal Health Dept (SENASA) of the Ministry of Agriculture of Costa Rica (MAG) to create the first Veterinary Emergency Fund in the continent, which is coupled with the professional capacity of the Ministry to carry field impact assessments on farm animals and the families whose livelihoods depend on them. WSPA invited Ministry of AG. financial and risk management officers to examine other models in the region, brought LEGS to the continent for the first time to train ToTs, and then organised training for all field staff in the country. The Fund is about to be signed into law, and WSPA and the Ministry plan validation drills for the end of the year, together with the National Emergency Commission of CR (CNE). This success story and an eventual similar one in Colombia, will serve as lessons learnt for the larger, strategic project in Mexico WSPA is starting with a case study on climate change adaptarion effort to drought in the state of Chihuahua, to be presented at the next UN Global Platform for Disaster Reduction in Geneva Desired Result: The protection of livelihoods for those who cannot afford to lose any animals
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Gerardo Huertas started working for WSPA in early 1982, and currently serves as the Director for Emergency Operations for LAC. He has M.Sc.s in Biology and Human Resources, and postgraduate studies in Law and Project Management. He is also a certified diver and rescue instructor in water and vertical scenarios. In the past, Gerardo worked briefly as consultant on marine mammals for the UN and at the aquaculture department of the Ministry of Agriculture in CR. In the last 3 decades, Gerardo has led emergency response missions in four continents, from civil wars in Nicaragua, Kosovo, Afghanistan, to disasters such as the Indian Ocean Tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, volcano eruptions, hurricanes, forest fires, countless floods and more recently, desertification processes. He also led the first training rescue courses for WSPA DM staff worldwide. WSPA DM in LAC is now focused in working with the Humanitarian Community in Disaster Risk Reduction, developing the first documented case studies of livestock resiliency to flooding and volcanic eruptions through community processes in the continent. In 1990, Gerardo received the RSPCAs Meritorious Overseas Service Award for his work at the Nicaraguan border. In 2004, and after leading the emergency response leg in Sri Lanka, he lectured at the World Conference on Disaster Reduction in Kobe, Japan, and in 2013, his department hosted the first regional online forum on Livestock and Floods at IFRCs platform. Gerardo is an avid sports aficionado, published a SciFi novel in 2013 which turned out to be a novel critique of the way humans treat food animals. Gerardo lives in Costa Rica with his wife, his two children and a dog.
Technical Session 3
Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness strategies for Animal Disaster Management
Prevention, Mitigation Management
Chairman Co Chairman Rapporteur
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: Dr Abdul Rahman, President Commonwealth Veterinary Association : Dr K S Ramchandra, Technical Expert (AH & F) National Rainfed Authority : Dr A K Sinha, Senior Research Officer, NDMA
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Dr.S.Abdul Rahman is a former Professor of Parasitology and Dean of Veterinary College,Bangalore.He is currently the President of Commonwealth Veterinary Association which has a membership of 56 Commonwealth and non Commonwealth countries of the world.He is also the Chairman of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Animal Welfare Working Group and President of Association for Prevention and Control of Rabies in India (APCRI). He has published over 100 papers and authored a book on Parasitology and participated in many national and International seminars all over the world. He is involved in Rabies control programmes throughout the world, including India, being a member of the Board of Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC). His other areas of expertise include zoonotic diseases and animal welfare especially with reference to cruelty during transport and slaughter and in the implementation of concepts in animal welfare in Veterinary colleges in Asia.In addition Dr.Rahman is a former FIFA football referee and currently member of the Players Status Committee of the All India Football Federation and Member of the Governing Board of Karnataka Football Association.
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Dr. K.S. Ramachandra is a renowned Animal Nutritionist of the Country with vast experience in different capacities. After graduating in science in the year 1972, he did his Indian Dairy Diploma from NDRI, Bangalore and subsequently post graduation from Allahabad Agricultural Institute in the year 1976. He obtained his Doctorate degree in the year 1993 from NDRI, Karnal in the discipline of Animal Nutrition. Currently, Dr. Ramachandra is holding the position of Technical Expert in the rank of Additional Secretary to Government of India at The National Rainfed Area Authority, Planning Commission, New Delhi. He is actively involved in providing technical and policy support to various Central Ministries and State governments for integrated and holistic development in rainfed areas of the country.
Drought Prevention and Mitigation Strategies in Livestock Sector

Dr K S Ramachandra Member and Technical Expert (Animal Husbandry and Fisheries), National Rainfed Authority Drought is normally associated with crop failure, drinking water scarcity and out migration of people. Livestock in drought prone areas are considered as best coping mechanism against crop failure. Provides regular income and much needed safety net as they can be sold pledged or traded but livestock are also considerably affected by drought. Effects of drought on livestock are decline in production of milk and eggs, loss in body weight and body condition, reduced immunity levels and thus increased susceptibility to diseases. The prolonged drought conditions lead to reduced reproductive efficiency. The objective of mitigation strategies would be ensuring survival of farm business, minimum loss of productivity minimal number of animals for optimizing available resources, no loss of reproductive efficiency, and recommencement of production after drought ideally. The realistic strategies for tackling drought are to be invested during years of normal rainfall
and knee-Jerk actions after the event has occurred; long term mitigation strategies non-existent is the drawback. It is essential to plan, develop and operationalise long term strategy which has to essentially address the following component, Inputs sourcing, storage/ warehousing facilities, , distribution logistics Institutional arrangements. Feeding practices focus to be on efficient utilization of existing feed resources, supplementary feeding required for producing and young animals, choice of supplements are critical. Feed ingredients high in energy, protein preferred, supplementary feeding of grains, oil cakes could be given twice in a week, feeding of urea as nitrogen source to be avoided. Mineral mixture and molasses blocks to be provided to overcome loss of reproductive efficiency. Unsown area should be harnessed for taking up cultivation of short durati crops of sorghum, bajra etc. as fodder whereas in sugarcane growing areas Sugarcane tops and dry sugarcane leaves may be transported, enriched for crude protein content and fed in scarcity areas. Sugarcane baggase and press mud may be treated and transported to deficit areas for survival feeding. Partially damaged wheat and other grains may be diverted for feeding to save productive animals. Management Practices to be adopted where animals not to be kept under direct sunlight, provide proper ventilation in sheds, overcrowding of animals in shed to be avoided, early mornings and late evenings feeding to be followed preferably less hours of grazing and shorter distance There is a need for comprehensive drought manual at State level Drought relief largely oriented towards organizing cattle relief camps and providing health protection, Focus to be given for sustenance of productive animals, CRF norms needs a relook productivity loss to be compensated whereas establishing a National Feed Grid.
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Animal Disease Measures
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Dr Gulabrao Bambal Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries India is endowed with largest livestock population in the world. It accounts for about 57.3 per cent of the worlds buffalo and 14.7 per cent of the cattle population. Livestock sector has immense potential for growth in India. However, the impediment to the growth of this sector is the large-scale prevalence of diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Brucellosis, Anthrax, Haemorrhagic Septicemia (HS), Black Quarter (BQ), Classical Swine Fever, Ranikhet Disease and Avian Influenza etc., which are adversely affecting the animal productivity. The disease in livestock result in both morbidity and mortality and consequent production losses. These include direct losses due to mortality, reduced production in terms of milk, meat, wool, hide and skins, as well as indirect losses due to abortions, subsequent infertility, sterility and deterioration of semen quality. In order to reduce these losses and to enable livestock owners to derive optimum gains from their animals, Government of India supplements the activities of the state Governments by way of providing assistance through Centrally Sponsored Schemes Livestock Health and Disease
Control (LHandDC). Under various programmes of this scheme, efforts have been made for prevention and control of animal diseases of economic importance like Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Brucellosis, Anthrax, Haemorrhagic Septicemia (HS), Black Quarter (BQ), Classical Swine Fever, Ranikhet Disease and Avian Influenza. The Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009 (Act No. 27 of 2009) has been enacted with the objective to provide for the prevention, control and eradication of infectious and contagious diseases affecting animal for prevention of outbreaks or spreading of such diseases from one State to another, to meet the international obligation of India for facilitating import and export of animals and animal products and for matter connected therewith or incidental thereto. Major Achievements of implementation of Livestock Health and Disease Control Scheme are: a) The country has been declared free from Rinderpest in 2006 and Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia in 2007 by World Animal Health Organization (OIE). b) India declared itself free from African Horse Sickness (AHS) in 2007 based on the dossier submitted to OIE. c) India has been classified in May 2010 by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE) as a country having negligible risk for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). The same is being maintained each year. d) Intensive Foot and Mouth Disease Control Programme are being implemented since 10th Plan and now cover 221 districts. e) In order to address the need to set up buildings for new veterinary hospitals and dispensaries and to strengthen/ equip the existing ones suitably, Government of India has initiated a programme for establishing new hospitals and dispensaries and strengthening existing hospitals and dispensaries since August, 2010. f) The Strengthening of laboratory infrastructure has also been taken up and four pre-fabricated Bio-Safety Level-III (BSL-III) laboratories (one each at Kolkata, Jalandhar, Bareilly, and Bangalore) have been set up.
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Dr.Gulabrao Bambal has done his B.V.Sc and AH from Nagpur Veterinary College and master in veterinary pathology from Bombay Veterinary College in Maharashtra. He has joined as Assistant Animal Husbandry Commissioner, Livestock Health on 2005 in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture. Before joining this department he has worked in the department of animal husbandry, Maharashtra as Livestock Development Officer.
Importance of Training and Capacity Building in Animal Disaster Management

Dr Henna Hejazi Focal Point Training and Capacity Building Programme Sphere India Animals play important role in the national economy and in the socioeconomic development of the country. This sector plays a significant role in supplementing family incomes and generating gainful employment in the rural sector, particularly among the landless labourers, small and marginal farmers and women, besides providing cheap nutritional food to millions of people. Livestock are the best insurance against the vagaries of nature like drought, famine and other natural calamities. The role of Veterinarians, para veterinarians, animal health workers, civil defence is of paramount importance to understand the needs of animals in disasters and protect them which would directly benefit protecting peoples livelihood thereby minimizing the impact of future disaster on socio economic conditions of the people of India. The current gaps in the country are inadequate capacities to protect animals in disasters due to lack
of trained people in this specific area, poor awareness as animals are often considered as second priority and poor material resource in terms of equipments, data, studies and research provide limited opportunities to the individuals to improve upon their skills on disaster management. In spite of the efforts made by various Government and Non Government organizations, a lot is desired to be done for awareness generation, training and capacity building especially for inclusion of animals in disaster management. The training resources on this subject are required for different types of audiences at different levels including the most basic level for general awareness of all concerned (all citizens), an advance level for professionals engaged in disaster management activities and expert levels for researchers and knowledge development. The training institutions, wherever possible, need to take a proactive lead to mainstream animal disaster management and have an important role to cover this gap in current knowledge and practice. The animal health and welfare is also linked with public health. The disease prevention and control of disease outbreak during and after disasters especially the Zoonotic diseases control in disasters is of paramount importance .The role of technical staff like vetenarians, epidemiologists and scientists from research as well as educational institution and authorities dealing with animal health and emergency management becomes crucial. The capacity building in Veterinary and Animal Science Education can be achieved by introducing various programmes in the universities and allied institutions responsible for welfare and management of animals during disasters. Disaster management for animals requires trained human resource to deal with emergencies and post emergencies effectively and efficiently to reduce the impact of disaster on animals and community dependence on them for livelihood and companionship. It is important to build capacities amongst those who are already handling or exposed to some or all the phases of disaster cycle such as prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and reconstruction. Therefore, capacity building needs to encompass all resources available within a community, institution and organizations upon which the animals and people dependent on animals are protected from disasters. The skills of the relevant stakeholders can be improved through training programmes in educational institution while awareness of animal welfare can be increased through effective information sharing, appropriate education and efficient communication.
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She is presently working as a TCBP Focal Point for Sphere India. Graduated as a Medical Doctor from the University of Kashmir, she has eight years of work experience in International Humanitarian organizations, including Action Aid, ICRC, and have contributed in enhancing community resilience, creating safer communities and providing humanitarian assistance and response during emergencies. She has developed and implemented Emergency Projects with multiple Local and National Implementing Partners. Psychosocial, Livelihood, Advocacy and Training and Capacity building are her areas of Expertise.
Veterinary Emergency Response Unit (VERU): Experience Sharing
Dr S Samantaray Professor In-charge, VERU Bihar Veterinary College, Patna - 800014 Veterinary Emergency Response Unit was established at Bihar Veterinary College, Patna in technical th financial help from World Society for Protection of Animals on 14 July, 2009. This is the only centre on Animal Disaster Management in the entire India and is well equipped to impart training on Disaster Management of livestock. The center sooner its inception has organized one International conference on Disaster Management of livestock in flood on 14-15 July, 2009 to invite and deliberate on the technologies available world over on Animal rescue and their rehabilitation after
flood and also to find out a suitable way of generating livelihood for millions of flood affected people with low cost investment and shorter gestation period with animal husbandry activities, since the agriculture land could not immediately be used for crop production immediately after flood. Looking into the climate change and increased incidence of different types of Disaster both natural and manmade, the ICAR and VCI has introduced Disaster Management as an elective subject in both P.G. and U.G. courses curriculum. Since the subject is relatively new there is dearth of trained manpower available in any of the Veterinary Colleges in India. The center has also organizes an ICAR sponsored on Summer School on Cross Sectoral Disaster Management Strategies in Livestock th Sector An Orientation for Teachers of Veterinary Colleges of 21 days duration from 29 May to th 18 June, 2012 in which teachers and scientists of Veterinary Colleges from all over the Country have participated. With an aim to built a disaster resilient society the VERU-BVC, Patna has so far trained 87 students of Veterinary College, 56 field veterinarians posted in flood prone districts of Bihar and 90 village Community workers of disaster prone areas on various aspects of Disaster Management of Livestock. The database of contact details of the persons trained by the VERU-BVC, Patna has been forwarded to the District Administration and State Government for immediate contact after the strike of a disaster so the loss of lives of animals, man and their property can be minimized. It is necessary the success of VERU-BVC, Patna should motivate the Government agencies to replicate in other States also to harvest rich dividend.
Graduated from OUAT, Bhubaneswar in 1977, did M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana in the year 1979 and 1984 respectively. Worked as Asstt. Professor at Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar from 1984 to 1988. Joined as Associate Professor at Bihar Veterinary College, Patna in the year 1988. Worked as Dy Director Research of Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa in the year 1993. Joined Government of Bihar as Adviser (Animal Sciences) from 1996 to 2000. Presently working as University Professor and Chairman, Department of Parasitology, Bihar Veterinary College, Patna. Actively participated in Koshi flood rehabilitation with a group of student volunteers of Bihar Veterinary College, Patna. Organized International Conference on Disaster Management of Livestock in Flood at Bihar Veterinary College, Patna as Organizing Secretary on 14 15, July, 2009. Organized training programme for farmers and Government Veterinary Doctors of Disaster prone areas on Animal Disaster Management. Organized simulation programmes and Drill for community workers of disaster prone areas in collaboration with WSPA. Conducted an ICAR Sponsored twenty one days Summer School on Cross Sectoral Disaster Management Strategies in Livestock Sector An Orientation for Teachers of Veterinary Colleges as Course Director.
Japanese Encephalitis: NDMAs Campaign for JE /AES Control and Social Mobilisation
Colonel (Dr) T S Sachdeva Consultant (Biological Disasters) National Disaster Management Authority Introduction Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a zoonotic disease caused by an arbovirus, group B (Flavivirus) transmitted by Culex mosquitoes (C. Vishnii, C.tritaeniorhynmchus, C. genidus other are pseudo vishnii in India). There are two cycles of transmission: one is pig-mosquito-pig with pig being Amplification host, and another Ardeid bird-mosquito-Ardeid bird. The disease is transmitted to man by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Man is an incidental "dead-end" host and man to man transmission is not recorded till now. The clinical manifestations of the disease are characterised with high-grade fever, convulsion, confusion, stiffness of neck and altered levels of consciousness from stupor to deep coma. The fatality rate varies between 10% - 40% and those who survive do so with various degrees of neurological complications like paralysis and cognitive deficiencies. Burden of Disease
JEs regular occurrence of outbreaks has been reported from 26 States and UTs since 1978 with about 160 million populations at risk. In the last five years against the average of 760 deaths per year in the entire country, Uttar Pradesh alone accounted for nearly 550 deaths per annum of which Eastern UP accounted for maximum fatalities. Case fatality can be reduced by early detection, immediate referral to hospital and proper medical and nursing care. NDMAs Strategy for JE/AES Control and Social Mobilisation The NDMA has taken several initiatives to deal with this problem of JE/AES in Eastern Uttar Pradesh through the intervention of the Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted by the Government of India on th 4 November 2011 to evolve a multi-pronged strategy to deal with JE/AES including Japanese Encephalitis Control Programme. The NDMA launched the Social Mobilization Campaign with the slogan Har Parivar Ladega Aapada se!. Social Mobilization Campaign education material and posters were designed under the aegis of the NDMA in conjunction with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (National Vector Disease Control Programme and Central Health Education Bureau), Health Department of Uttar Pradesh State Government and Sphere India. This campaign was th th conducted during the period 9 May to 30 May 2012 covered 14 districts in four divisions namely Gorakhpur, Basti, Azamgarh, and Devipattan wherein 4000 master trainers at block level and one lakh trainers consisting of health workers like ANMs, ASHA, State Health Workers besides Anganwadi workers and teachers have been trained with the aim that these people will ultimately reach out to every household to raise public awareness about measures to be taken by people to help themselves for control and prevention of JE/AES.
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Colonel [Dr.] T. S. Sachdeva (Retired) was commissioned into the Army Medical Corps in 1976 after MBBS graduation from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. Whilst in Army he attended a number of courses on CBRN besides acquiring postgraduate qualifications in Hospital Administration and subsequently, Disaster Management. Post Retirement, he has working for the last 3 years as Senior Consultant (Medical Preparedness including CBRN and Biological Disasters) in the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India.
NDRF Uttarakhand Flash Floods 2013
Technical Session 4
One world one health: Transboundary Diseases, Epidemics, Pandemics and Zoonosis
Chairman Co Chairman Rapporteur : Dr H V Batra, Director, DFRL Mysore : Dr L S Chauhan Director NCDC and Dr R Somvanshi, Acting Jt Director IVRI : Tomoko Ishibashi, OIE Regional representation for Asia and the Pacific
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Dr.Batra completed his Ph.D in 1985 from Haryana Agriculture University with a first grade. He is a specialized scientist having served in various capacities in National Institute of Immunology, Defence RandD Establishment and Defence Food Research Laboratory. He has membership in Indian Immunology Society, Association of Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Public Health Association, Indian Leptospirosis Society and Association for Food Scientists and Technologists. He has several honours to his name; he got the National Institute of Immunology Product Development Award in 1988, DRDO Technology Cash Award in 1996, Ganti Sastri Gold Medal for Best Publication in 1998, DRDO scientist of the year in 2002, First Prize in 2009 ICFOST Paper Presentation and many more other prestigious awards. He is the Task Group Member for DRDO IX Plan Formulation, Expert member in the National Apical Advisory Committee on Disease Surveillance, Expert committee member for ICAR National Programme on Control of Brucellosis and many other memberships. He was deputed to London, Germany, Egypt, USSR, USA, France, Switzerland, Thailand and Hungary for research and technical support.
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Dr. L.S.Chauhan has passed his Medical graduation from Medical College Shimla.in 1974 and did his post graduation in Public Health from AIIHandPH, Kolkata, in 1986. He has worked in Himachal Pradesh Health Services from 1976 to March 1992 in different capacities e.g Medical Officer, Senior Medical Officer and Block Medical Officer. In March 1992 Dr. Chauhan joined Central Health Services through UPSC as a Public Health Specialist grade I and was posted as Director Regional Leprosy Training and Research Institute Gauripur, Bankura West Bengal. From December 1994 he worked as Assistant Director General (Leprosy) in the Directorate General Of health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare till1997. After this he worked as ADG (IHandPH) before his promotion as DDG and posting in TB programme in th April 2002. Since then, he worked in the TB programme till 11 February,2011. As Deputy Director-General (Tuberculosis) and Programme Manager of the National TB Control Programme, he has been the driving force in dramatically increasing coverage and quality of the TB services in India, the country that bears the world's highest TB burden. From October, 2010, he has been posted as Director, National Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), Institute of Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare. He has over 55 publications in various national and international journals, and has authored book titled TB Control in India with Dr S P Agarwal. He has contributed to the international TB control efforts by his inputs in the Strategic Technical Advisory Group of st WHO (STAG) and the Stop TB Partnerships working groups meetings. He has been awarded 1 Stop TB Partnerships Kochon award for the year 2006, for his exemplary contribution to the TB control programme in India. Also received Indian Medical association Academy of Medical Specialties (IMAAMS) distinguished service award for excellent performance in academic/organizational activities in December,2007 and received P.K.Sen Gold Medal for oration on Drug Resistance TB and RNTCP Response at NATCON (National Tuberculosis Conference),2007.He has contributed to the development of International standards Of TB Care (ISTC) and also contributed to WHO publication addressing Poverty in TB Control Options for National TB control Programmes. Dr. Chauhan has been awarded Dr.PRJ Gangadharam oration award for the year, 2009 at Mahatma Gandhi institute Of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, district wardha,Maharashtra. Dr. Chauhan has been th presented Life time achievements award by Tuberculosis Association Of India on 27 December, 2009 at Kolkata for his contribution to TB Control activities in the country.
Emerging Zoonoses in India and Control Measures
Dr R Somvanshi, Karikalan M, Senthil Kumar, D and Sreelekshmy Mohandas Centre for Animal Disease Research and Diagnosis Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122, UP Emerging zoonoses are up-and-coming infectious diseases that occur due to evolution or change of existing pathogens, spread of a known infectious agent to a new geographic area and so on. The emergence is associated with a range of underlying causal factors that pressurizes on human and animal health worldwide. The main factors leading to the emergence and re-emergence of zoonotic diseases are the emergence of multi drug resistant bacteria, exposure to zoonotic agents, the vector distribution, immune status of the host and other causes associated with the action of man on environment. In India, livestock are important in supporting the livelihoods of poor farmers, consumers, traders and labourers throughout the country. Close association between human population and animals, consumption of raw animal products, unauthorized slaughtering and inappropriate waste disposal are some of the principle factors perpetuating the zoonotic diseases in human. The recent emergence of a new strain of H5N1, H1N1 of influenza A virus, Nipah virus, West Nile Fever, Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever, outbreak of SARS and currently H7N9 in China underlines the importance of Asia as an epicentre for emerging zoonoses. The spread of antimicrobial resistance among the bacteria results in emergence and re-emergence of bacterial disease-like E. coli O157: H7 and Camplyobacteria infection. Over the past two decades, approximately 75% of novel viruses have known to be zoonotic, with more new viruses arising gradually from ecological niches of wildlife and domestic animal populations. It is paramount important for us to have good surveillance and control measures to prevent these emerging diseases from threatening human and animal lives. To combat these emerging diseases it is better to study and understand the epidemiology, biology of pathogens and different predisposing factors. This can be met effectively through a national commitment, strengthened public health infrastructure, skilled and competent human resources, inter-sectored collaboration and intercountry cooperation.
Prof. R. Somvanshi (59) M.V.Sc., Ph.D., FRCVS (Sweden) is Principal Scientist and Joint Director, CADRAD, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Earlier he served as National Fellow (ICAR) and Head, Division of Pathology at same Institute. He possesses 35 years vast research, animal disease investigation and postgraduate teaching experience in Veterinary Pathology. He has guided 13 M.V.Sc. / Ph.D. students. Dr. Somvanshi has published more than 219 research papers and equal number of semi-technical articles and 26 scientific books. He has organized more than 12 seminar, symposia, workshops and training programmes. He has been awarded two dozen national award including DST Dr. Meghnad Saha Award (thrice), ICAR Dr. Rajendra Prasad Award (twice), IVRI Merit Award, UPCST Vigyan Ratna Award, IAVP Dr. N.C Jain Lifetime Achievement Award and Fellowship of 5 National Scientific Societies. Dr. Somvanshi is Founder Secretary of Dr. C.M. Singh Endowment Trust, Bareilly. He is Diplomat and Registrar, ICVP and Life-Member of IAVP, since its foundation. He has professionally travelled to Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, UK, USA and Canada. He has given dynamism to Centre of Animal Disease Research and Diagnosis of Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
Animal disease forecasting, forewarning and disease trends
Dr P P Sengupta and H Rahman Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and surveillance, Hebbal, Bangalore 560024 India is having a huge number of domesticated livestock to satisfy the requirement of animal proteins (milk, meat and eggs) for its gigantic population and animal draught ability for agricultural workforce. PD_ADMAS has developed a dynamic on line interacting web based software-national animal disease referral expert system (NADRES) having two facets - animal health information system (AHIS) and weather based animal disease forecast. AHIS is having tremendous potentiality to prevent the losses due to diseases through disease forecasting, forewarning and pattern of the diseases provoking precautionary measures to prevent losses. At present, NADRES forecasts the probability of occurring of important diseases 60 days in advance and the forecasting is circulated well in advance to the SAHD throughout the country. Besides, PDADMAS already identified some vulnerable zones for important diseases in the country for better control strategies. In general, though agents (causing diseases) are present in the environment, there is a stability or balance between agents, vectors and hosts immune system. In disasters like drought, flood, landslide, earthquake etc. the balance or stability is disturbed and as a consequence, either the parameter will be washed away or flared up. In India, the rearing of the animals is mainly done through unorganized way and by the small/ marginal/ land less farmers, who are remaining below the poverty line. The post disaster impact on the losses due to animal mortality and morbidity is tremendous on their daily livelihood. Moreover, it has also been observed that in post disaster period due to increased contact between host and vector many zoonotic diseases also flare up. Unfortunately, in India, there is no concrete plan /policy has been articulated to tackle post disaster debacle related to animal husbandry sector. The disease trends and forecasting are to be linked to precautionary measures like piling up of medicines/ vaccines/ animal feed in vulnerable zones, in order to combat the calamities.
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Dr. P.P. Sengupta presently working as a senior scientist (Veterinary Parasitology) at Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance, Bangalore, India. He has 17 year research experience. He has developed various diagnostic kits for disease diagnosis. He has developed NADRES an interactive web based animal disease information as well as forecasting system this is first of its kind in the country. He has got patent entitled Complement fixation test based COFEBkit for the diagnosis of Babesia equi infection in equines. He also designed and taught various courses and acted as a member of the advisory committee of a Ph.D. student in C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana and gave contribution in transfer of technology such as ToT by demonstration and writing instruction manual of COFEB-kit for detection of Babesia equi infection in equines, to field veterinarians and equine owners. Leads various project such as Studies of the important parasitic diseases of equines and acted as Lead centre Principal Investigator in World Bank funded National Agricultural Technology Project Animal health information system. He has more than 20 leading research paper in the field of veterinary parasitology along with publication of technical bulletin. He has recived Dr. J.P.Dubey Young Scientist Award by Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology in 1996.
Disease Monitoring Surveillance and diagnosis of Zoonotic diseases
Dr L S Chauhan, Director, NCDC, Delhi Zoonoses are "those diseases and infections which are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and man". Zoonoses occur throughout the world transcending the natural boundaries. Over 30 new pathogens of man have been discovered in the last three decades, 75% of these are shared with lower animals and a number of other diseases previously thought to be limited to man have now
been found to be zoonoses. The zoonotic diseases of major public health importance in India are Japanese encephalitis, leptospirosis, plague, rabies, anthrax, Kala azar, Kyasanur Forest Disease, spotted fever caused by Rickettsiae and parasitic diseases like cysticercosis, hydatid disease, trypanosomiasis and toxoplasmosis. Some of the zoonotic diseases like plague have re-emerged with three outbreaks in a span of ten years. Japanese encephalitis and Leptospirosis re-emerged and outbreaks are being reported every year. Recently, new zoonotic entities Chikungunya virus infection, Nipah virus infection, Avian Influenza, Swine flu, CCHF have stirred the public health machinery. In addition to existing zoonoses, country faces potential threat of exotic zoonotic infection viz Yellow Fever, Hanta virus infection, Rift Valley fever, Ebola and Marburg disease. The vector, susceptible host and conducive environment are prevalent in our country. Several factors are known to favour emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases. These include microbiological adaption, ecological changes environment, globalization of agriculture, food production and trade and human behavior factors. Zoonotic diseases cannot be eradicated and are difficult to control. Intersectoral coordinated approach is required for their effective surveillance, monitoring, diagnosis and prevention. For surveillance and monitoring Integrated Disease Surveillance Project under NRHM is functional at all levels i.e. District, State and Central level for reporting investigation and responding to outbreaks. With IDSP in place there has been strengthening in surveillance, reporting and response to th outbreaks. The major challenge is lack of joint surveillance and response. Under 12 Five year Plan, it is proposed to strengthen the intersectoral co-ordination mechanism for prevention and control of zoonotic diseases. There will be strengthening of human resource, training, sensitization of various sectors and IEC activities to create awareness. For diagnosis of zoonotic diseases there are medical colleges, veterinary colleges, institutions, under ICAR, ICMR and public health laboratories with various levels of BSL-2, BSL-3, BSL-4 facilities. It is needed to develop co-ordination among these sectors for data sharing, sharing of resources and joint capacity building for diagnosis of zoonotic diseases in human and animals. To conclude, capacity for surveillance, monitoring and diagnosis exist in both the sectors, need is to adopt one health approach to develop continuous close collaboration between human and animal health sectors for prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.
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Dr. L.S.Chauhan has passed his Medical graduation from Medical College Shimla.in 1974 and did his post graduation in Public Health from AIIHandPH, Kolkata, in 1986. He has worked in Himachal Pradesh Health Services from 1976 to March 1992 in different capacities e.g Medical Officer, Senior Medical Officer and Block Medical Officer. In March 1992 Dr. Chauhan joined Central Health Services through UPSC as a Public Health Specialist grade I and was posted as Director Regional Leprosy Training and Research Institute Gauripur, Bankura West Bengal. From December 1994 he worked as Assistant Director General (Leprosy) in the Directorate General Of health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare till1997. After this he worked as ADG(IHandPH) before his promotion as DDG and posting in TB programme in April 2002. Since then, he th worked in the TB programme till 11 February,2011. As Deputy Director-General (Tuberculosis) and Programme Manager of the National TB Control Programme, he has been the driving force in dramatically increasing coverage and quality of the TB services in India, the country that bears the world's highest TB burden. From October,2010, he has been posted as Director, National Centre For Disease Control (NCDC),Institute of Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare. He has over 55 publications in various national and international journals, and has authored book titled TB Control in India with Dr S P Agarwal. He has contributed to the international TB control efforts by his inputs in the Strategic Technical Advisory Group of WHO (STAG) and st the Stop TB Partnerships working groups meetings. He has been awarded 1 Stop TB Partnerships Kochon award for the year 2006, for his exemplary contribution to the TB control programme in India. Also received Indian Medical association Academy of Medical Specialties (IMAAMS) distinguished service award for excellent performance in academic/organizational activities in December,2007 and received P.K.Sen Gold Medal for oration on Drug Resistance TB and RNTCP Response at NATCON( National Tuberculosis Conference),2007.He has contributed to the development of International standards Of TB Care (ISTC) and also contributed to WHO publication addressing Poverty in TB Control Options for National TB control Programmes. Dr. Chauhan has been awarded Dr.PRJ Gangadharam oration award for the year,2009 at Mahatma Gandhi institute Of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, district wardha,Maharashtra. Dr. Chauhan has been presented Life time th achievements award by Tuberculosis Association Of India on 27 December,2009 at Kolkata for his contribution to TB Control activities in the country.
Technical Session 5
Role of stakeholders in Animal Disaster Management
WSPA Bihar Simulation Exercise 2012
Role of stakeholders in Animal Disaster Management
Chairman Co Chairman Rapporteur : Ms Emily Reeves, Director of Programmes, WSPA Asia-Pacific : Shri Satyajeet Rajan IAS, Jt Secretary NDMA : Ms Tripti Parul, Media Consultant NDMA
CHAIRMAN
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Emily Reeves, Director of Programmes for WSPA Asia Pacific, joined the organisation in January 2007. Prior to joining WSPA, Emily worked with national animal welfare organisations in Vietnam, Fiji and Australia, focusing primarily on improving the welfare of wild and companion animals, and building awareness amongst people and governments of the need to protect animals. Emily played a leading role in the strategy development for each of WSPAs priority campaigns and now leads those campaigns in the Asia Pacific region. Under her leadership WSPA has embarked on work across Asia Pacific to protect animals in disasters, stop cruelty to dogs through the Red Collar campaign and keep animals in the wild through our work to end bear baiting, bear dancing and the bear bile industry.
CO CHAIRMAN
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Shri. Satyajeet Rajan serves as Joint Secretary (Administration) at National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Prior to this he was the Joint Secretary (Electronics), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence of Govt. of India. Shri. Rajan served as Joint Secretary of Export. Shri. Rajan is an IAS officer of the 1987 batch. He has a unique mix of industrial experience in the area of finance and general administration. As a District collector he was exposed to an array of developmental, administrative and legal experience. He worked in the Ministry of Mines for over two years and was involved in major policy initiatives. He served as Part-time Government Director of Bharat Electronics Limited from January 27, 2010 to October 12, 2012. He served as a Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited from December 21, 2009 and January 21, 2010. He served as a Non Executive Director of BEML Limited from October 17, 2007 to February 2010. He holds a degree in Physics from IIT, Kharagpur, an MBA from IIM, Kolkata and a Cost Accountant.
Volunteerism and Community Based Animal Disaster Management (CBADM)
Shri Hansen Thambi Prem, Disaster Management Project Manager, World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) Increasing attention is being given to the rising impacts of disasters and to ways to reduce the exposure and vulnerability of communities, livestock and livelihood assets to natural hazards. As per the National Disaster Management Authoritys (NDMA) guidelines on management of floods, 94830 cattle are lost due to floods every year affecting the livelihood of the people dependant on them for their livelihood. Natural hazards will always occur, their impacts on society can be significantly reduced through the public awareness, application of sound, evidence-based investments in disaster risk reduction. Volunteerism benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening trust, solidarity and reciprocity among citizens, and by purposefully creating opportunities for participation. We should jointly advocate for the recognition of volunteers, working to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizes an increasing number and
diversity of volunteers throughout the world. "Founded on the values of solidarity and mutual trust, volunteerism transcends all cultural, linguistic and geographic boundaries. By giving their time and skills without expectation of material reward, volunteers themselves are uplifted by a singular sense of purpose."- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (5 December 2012). Community Based Animal Disaster Management (CBADM) is a participatory process of determining the nature, scope and magnitude of negative effects of hazards to the community and their animals within an anticipated time period. CBADM can be seen as risk reduction program designed primarily by and for the animals and people dependent on their animals for their livelihood in disaster prone areas. Disaster mitigation using government and institutional interventions alone is insufficient but more emphasis should be given to addressing the community dynamics, perceptions and priorities. The aim of CBADM is to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen peoples capacities to effectively manage their animals and cope with hazards. A thorough assessment of a communitys exposure to hazards and an analysis of their specific vulnerabilities and capacities is the basis for activities, projects and programs that can reduce disaster risks. It is important to adapt a strategy which directly involves the vulnerable people themselves in planning and implementation of mitigation measures. A bottom-up approach is likely to receive acceptance because considered communities are the best judges of their own vulnerability and can make the best decisions regarding their well being. Because a community is involved in the whole process, their felt and real needs as well as inherent resources are considered, therefore there is a greater likelihood that problems will be addressed with appropriate interventions. Peoples participation is not only focused in process but on content, the community should be able to directly gain resulting from improved disaster risk management to protect their animals and themselves. CBADM puts community and their animals at the centre and community has a central role in long term and short term disaster management. In view of this, WSPA has been adopting participatory approach to achieve successful Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) initiatives called Community-Based Animal Disaster Management (CBADM), the central focus of which is animal welfare through community participation. While WSPA acts as catalysts to help facilitate the process and act as a liaison between the community and government, it is crucial that the community play the leading role in its own production of resilience. This means the village community (in other words first responders) is always involved in every part of the process: identifying hazards and potential disasters, formulating a plan to mitigate risk, communicating this information with other concerned parties, and both creating and implementing its disaster-management plan when disaster does strike. When the village community becomes selfaware of its own vulnerability, and formulates its own plan to reduce that vulnerability and effectively manage disaster by working together and sharing resources, then the DRR program is complete and the community itself further approaches true sustainability in the face of uncertain times to manage their animals in emergencies. This presentation will highlight the following: 1.Terminologies used in volunteerism and CBADM, 2.Why volunteerism and CBADM?, 3.CBADM in India and 4.Lessons Learned. The session will entirely focus on the experience and lessons learned from WSPAs CBADM work in India.
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Hansen Thambi Prem, has nearly 10 years of experience in the field of disaster management, sustainable livelihoods and environment conservation. He is currently working as Disaster Management Project Manager in WSPA India. He completed Masters in Social Work (MSW) in April04 from Madurai Institute of Social Sciences (MISS) specialized in Community Development. He is a master trainer in Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS), Sphere Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA). He has experience working with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Indian Government, Non Governmental Organizations (NGO) and International Non Governmental Organizations (INGO).
Emergency Management and Care of Animals during Disasters
Dr Soniya Chavan Project Manager, Vets Beyond Borders Vet Train Program This presentation provides a broad overview of emergency management and care of animals during disasters and emergencies like earthquakes, floods, landslides, epidemics, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, wind storms, fires, tsunamis, cyclones, droughts, hail and ice storms, etc. Emergency management should ensure response with high-quality medicinal treatment and monitoring. The consequences of a large-scale emergency or disaster can be dire not only for the domestic, wild animals but also for the human beings within the vicinity of seriously and painfully injured animals. It discusses about providing equipment and other infrastructure along with stock pile of emergency, equipment and medicines. During early phases we need to have more specialized work force in different departments of activity such as specialists like surgeons, anesthetists for the pain management, radiologist, diagnosticians as well as task force like paraveterinary personnel and physical workers including humane animal handlers. Supervision and monitoring would be important .It discusses activities the veterinary personnel should be engaged in with regards to disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. It suggests different medicinal care, diagnostic aids and surgical interventions required to provide relief to animals in disaster.
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Dr. Soniya Chawan is the project manager of Vets Beyond Borders VetTrain program which is a joint venture of Vets Beyond Borders with Animal Welfare Board of India.She organizes VetTrain courses which are focused on capacity building of skills and expertise and improving the surgical and an aesthetical protocols, humane animal handling and improved animal welfare in Animal Birth Control- Anti Rabies program.Currently she is heading the VetTrain courses in India at various regional training centers at Delhi, Sikkim and Jaipur.Being an expert surgeon for last 20 years she has worked as the CEO of Goa SPCA and also worked as the In Charge ABC-AR at Bombay SPCA.
Role of State Disaster Management Authority (SDMAs) in Animal Disaster Management
Shri Vishal Vasvani State Coordinator (Unicef) Bihar State Disaster Management Authority Livestock population is the first to be affected in the precarious situations due to natural disasters viz, flood, drought, cyclone, volcanic eruption, earthquake, Tsunami etc. during this time, large scale transportation of feed and fodder becomes more difficult to the affected areas. Transported food for human feeding is tried to be maintained because in that period, main target of rescue, relief and rehabilitation is restricted for the people of affected area. The WSPA has joined hands with BSDMA by sharing a national vision for livestock and livelihood through contributing in working group for XIIth Five Year Plan and being active collaborator in Patna Film Festival on DRR also by establishing Livestock Awareness Center during Bihar Diwas-2013. The mock drill organised in Madhubani, helped the district administration and community in visualising the livestock centric response. BSDMA has recognised the importance of animals in disasters and included the livestock disaster management component in the public awareness
campaign where BSDMA in collaboration with WSPA has provided the technical materials such as posters and brochure which was distributed at the district and block levels in Bihar.
Psychosocial Impact on Animal Disaster Management
Dr C Jayakumar, Consultant NDMA Disaster brings in wide array of loss; the losing of pets and cattle is emotionally devastating for the individual, family and community. Animals are one of the first victims of any disaster as they face the fury of disasters, often becoming easy fatalities. These unfortunate human companions are mostly left to fend for their survival during and post disaster as any rescue or relief efforts would be generally focused for humans. The loss of animals or cattle has debilitating effect on the survivors life. The reason may vary from losing of pet companion to a livelihood provider to the family. The loss of animals impacts emotionally due to human connection to animals, often seen in witnessing their pet dead, injured cattle abandoned, mercy killed or handing over their healthy cattle for culling. It has been reported that care givers in animal disaster interventions reported emotional stress due to dealing with loss of animals and culling. Animals carry multiple importances for a persons life in rural India, from being a companion for work to livelihood provider to family and play mate for the children. They also carry religious and cultural element, essential in maintaining the family equilibrium. In situation like post disaster, animals can be ready source of help to the survivors as they are the only salvageable and movable asset during the disaster and can help the family to restart their shattered life by providing food and recreation. The care and protection of animals in disaster management has been frequently neglected and not mentioned in most of the disaster response or policy. A familiarity and understanding by the mental health care professionals is needed.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Jayakumar, Ph.D in Psychiatric Social Work from National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) Govt. of India, Bangalore was extensively trained on psychosocial care and disaster mental health. Working with NDMA since February, 2009 as Senior Consultant for Psycho-Social Care. He provided technical inputs, edited, shaped and coordinated the release of National Guidelines on Psychosocial Support and Mental Health Services (PSSMHS) in disaster. He is one of the few professionals working full time in Psycho-social Care in disasters and spent his entire career in developing, organising and providing psychosocial care to disaster survivors including those of Gujarat riots, Tsunami, Jammu and Kashmir and Sikkim Earth Quakes, Leh Flash Floods and Mangalore Air Crash (victims families). He extensively worked with various disasters to provide psychosocial care to different populations, conducting psychosocial need assessment, designing and developing intervention and training capsules, evidence based research, developing information, education and communication (IEC) materials for psychosocial awareness and project administration. He is actively involved in curriculum building, training and mock drills and table top exercise for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) disasters on Psycho-Social Care for NDMA.
Role of different stakeholders in Animal Disaster Management
Shri Vikrant Mahajan CEO, Sphere India Disaster management involves different stakeholders from Government and Non Government organizations. The complexity of disaster management operations due to increasing frequency and intensity of disasters worldwide and also due to a large number of human settlements coming in the way of natural and manmade hazards has seen involvement of many actors like Governments at
different levels, Non Government agencies, technical agencies, academic institutions, military, political organizations, volunteers, private sector, community based organizations and many others. Within the human settlements and beyond, the disasters impact animals in a same way and there is a need to build more awareness on this aspect among various stakeholders and seek their active involvement. There are a lot of humanitarian agencies that get involved with the disaster management. However, the focus of these agencies is preventing human suffering and indirectly some of them get involved with livestock management during disaster especially where it is a critical livelihood. The Ministry of Agriculture, department of Animal Husbandry, Animal Welfare Board of India and allied agencies like National Dairy Development Board, Veterinary science institutes etc are important Govt. stakeholders. There are others International Non Government Organizations like WSPA, Donkey Sanctuary, Brookes, Heifer etc that have a special mandate of working with animals. Then there may be animal welfare societies at National and states levels and also the national and state level NGOs that partner and implement activities through resource agencies. Besides this there may be volunteers and animal lovers, activists who may get involved with the activities. Animal disaster management needs to be more inclusive to look into the concerns of companion animals and wild animals in Zoos and their natural habitat. This is more critical in urban settings and the population in India is rapidly shifting to urban environments. The enormity of tasks for preparedness and disaster risk reduction desires the collaborative and coordinated efforts of different stakeholders and development of common tools and protocols for effective and efficient disaster management. Live Stock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) is one such attempt. Sphere India piloted a participatory district disaster management plan in Madhubani district of Bihar elaborating on the roles of different stakeholders and mechanisms for their coordination and integration at community, sub district and district level with their linkages to state and national plans. This included the aspects of animal disaster management. However, there may be need to develop more such guidelines for animal disaster risk reduction and contextualization in Indian settings. This is an appeal to all stakeholders to join hands towards building a safer world for our animals.
Vikrant is the Chief Executive Officer of Sphere India; a National Coalition of Humanitarian Agencies in India. He has been leading Sphere India inter agency processes for Inter agency coordination, training and capacity building, knowledge Management and collaborative advocacy for the last five years. He is an entrepreneur with startups on knowledge Solutions consulting and e-services. Prior to his engagement with Sphere India, he served as an officer with Indian Army Corps of Engineers for 8+ years, where he got involved in direct action during different operations, training exercises and as an aid to civil authorities during emergency situations. He has more than 17 years of professional experience of working with and for Governments, Corporate, UN, International Organizations, NGOs, CBOs and Military, Para-Military and Security agencies. He has an extensive experience of working in emergencies in India and Asia Pacific region for more than decade. He has an interdisciplinary background in Science, Engineering, Public Administration, Training and Development and Organization Behavior from different national and international institutions. He also holds Post Graduate International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance from Centre for International Humanitarian Cooperation, Fordham University New York and United Nations System Staff College. He is a certified Project Management Professional from Project Management Institute USA, certified Business Continuity Planner and Six Sigma black belt for quality and process improvement. He has done global training of trainers for Sphere, HAP, LEGS and INEE, and is involved with other inter agency Quality and Accountability initiatives globally. He has an extensive experience of facilitating mid and senior level professionals.

WSPA Odisha Tornado 2009

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in partnership with the World Society of The Protection of Animals (WSPA) organized the first National Conference on Animal Disaster th th Management dated 17 -18 April 2013 at New Delhi. In this conference a total of 213 delegates representing 5 countries, 21 Indian states and Union Territories participated in various sessions. The conference witnessed 32 national and international experts deliver the deliberations in various sessions. The conference sessions focused on: o Regulatory and institutional perspectives on animal disaster management in India o Impacts of disasters on animals o Trans-boundary animal diseases, epidemics, pandemics and zoonosis o Emergency response for animals in disasters o Preparedness, prevention and mitigation strategies in animal disaster management This Conference has not only provided the platform for the national and international experts in the field of Disaster Management to share their views, innovative ideas, experiences and best practice but also offered the opportunities for the state animal husbandry representatives, veterinary university faculties, students, policy makers, military/paramilitary personnels, civil defense, Government training institutions, researchers, INGOs, NGO, corporate, media and volunteers to come together to discuss why animals matter in disasters, and what needs to be done to protect animals in disasters? 1. Plenary Session: Animal Disaster Management Animals Matter in Disasters: Legislative, Regulatory and Institutional perspective. The session is chaired by Shri Anil Sinha, Honorable Vice Chairman BSDMA and co chaired by Animal Husbandry Commissioner, Government of India. The distinguished speakers for this session were Dr AK Sinha- NDMA, Dr Ian Dacre from WSPA, Dr Peter Thornberg from Australian Government (DAFF), Gloria Abraham from Agriculture Ministry of Costa Rica, and Tomoko Ishibashi from OIE Regional representation for Asia-Pacific and Maj Gen Kharb from AWBI. The highlights of the session were as follows;
Management of animals in disasters and animal protection are mutually complementary both requires a sustained, comprehensive and inclusive risk mitigation approach at National, States and Districts levels. NGOs have the potentials to play the major stakeholder in both. The OIE Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) Tool is used to assess the competencies of Veterinary Services (VS), including both public and private sector veterinarians. The PVS Tool could in future include new critical competencies relevant to the VS response to natural disasters. Australian Government is currently working with WSPA on national planning across governments and non-government organisations to integrate animals. A national advisory committee has been established and it is currently developing national guidelines that will be incorporated into their state plans. Awareness generation and sensitisation through Regional Outreach Seminars, Training Workshops, Table Top Exercises and Mock Drills would be important to influence the decision and policy makers in the field of disaster management.
Institutionalisation of regulatory and security oversight against bio crime, intentional sabotage or an act of bioterrorism are some of the emerging challenges. Therefore strengthening the existing bio-surveillance and augmentation of bio-containment laboratory capacity. Development of Veterinary Emergency Response Unit (VERU) for managing animals in disasters and bio crisis would be crucial to build the capacities of the state to deliver effective response for animals.
2. Technical Session I : Impacts of disasters on animals The session was chaired by Dr Ian Dacre, WSPA Asia Pacific. The distinguished speakers for this session were Dr Ravinder Kumar from DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Himachal Pradesh, Dr Kachhiaa Patel, Directorate of Gujarat Animal Husbandry department, Dr Perumarthi Mathialagan from TANUVAS, Madras Veterinary College, Dr Manoj Brahmbhatt from College of Veterinary Science, Anand and Dr Salil Kumar Jain from Jabalpur Veterinary College. The case studies were deliberated by the speakers and the key points of the session were as follows;
The case studies on Indian Ocean Tsunami, Gujarat Earthquake, Climate Change in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat (Surat) floods were shared by the speakers on impact of disasters on animals. Lessons drawn through the case study that local level plans needs to be implemented for evacuating animals at short notice at the time of rapid onset emergencies as well as, mechanism to establish effective animal health management system and fodder conservation / management during all type of emergencies . It has been noted from the past experiences that earthquakes, Tsumanis and floods had a severe impact on the lives of animals and the people who depend on these animals for their means of living and companionship. Local district administration including department of animal husbandry play vital role to make the provisions in the form supply of feed, water, shelter and veterinary services. The lessons drawn from the history that managing the disasters more effectively and efficiently coordination with the relevant actors including non-governmental organizations were the key highlights. This had not only help in short term response to be able utilize the resources to reach to maximum affected animal population ,avoid duplicacy but also helped the local administration to implement the Disaster Risk Reduction and post disaster development programmes more efficiently . As part of resilience, the plans incorporating animals will need to be supported by communications, training and testing, resources and funding. Procedures down to the individual communities/farms will need to be developed. Organisations such as WSPA who has the expertise can provide animal rescue trainings and ToTs on community preparedness programmes. The Disaster Management Act 2005 presents a Model Framework District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) and based on this different States have formulated their own law that provides a holistic approach towards disaster management. Disaster Management areas with special focus on animals may be included during the amendment of the DM Act 2005. Apart from the Veterinary Institutions and the State Veterinary Department a resource inventory of Self-help groups, NGOs, Community groups, animal protection activists, and volunteer organizations could be prepared. The data need periodical updating may be made mandatory at the District level so that such groups can be called for in emergency
Role of National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS) and Scout and Guides will be paramount in case of large scale disasters. The training could be imparted to these organizations on animals in disasters. Identification of specific areas (District wise) prone to different types of disasters conjoined with mapping of animal species and the vulnerable population not only needs to be recorded but should be updated from time to time. This will enable the local governments to plan and deliver area specific resources to protect the animal lives and livelihood of the communities.
3. Technical Session- II : Emergency Response for animals in disasters The session was chaired by Shri Sandeep Rathore, Inspector General NDRF and co chair by Dr Peter Thornberg, Director of Animal Welfare Strategy and communications, Government of Australia. The distinguished speakers for this session were Shri Gerardo Huertas and Dr Ashish Sutar from WSPA, Shri S S Guleria Deputy Inspector General from NDRF, Dr K K Sharma from College of Veterinary Science, Khanpara and Shri Shantilal Jain from BJS. The highlights of the session were as follows;
Disaster response will be more effective before, during and after disaster when the responders understand the interdependence relationship between people and animals. It would be important when the animal responders can identify the needs of evacuees regarding their pets and livestock and appropriate provisions should be made for the feed, water, shelter and veterinary services. The guidelines on managing animal in disaster specific to hazards would be helpful for disaster managers to plan, assess, design and implement disaster responses. The extensive use of GIS, Remote sensing, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and high power boats especially made of pontoons can be very instrumental in rescuing the larger number of animals. The Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) is a set of international standards and guidelines which help to plan and design the disaster assessment and response programmes. The aim of the LEGS is to provide rapid assistance to the livestock as well as protect and rebuild the livelihood assets. Wild animals may be included in the Disaster response and more efforts are required for awareness generation. The steps for the wild animal rescue and management includes spotting and Identification, capture, safety of the animal in all procedures, after capturemorphometry, radio collaring, micro chipping, identification marks, loading in sledge, sledging, loading in crate, transportation, release and post release management.
4. Technical Session- III Preparedness, prevention and mitigation strategies in animal disaster management The session was chaired by Dr Abdul Rahman, President of Commonwealth Veterinary Association and co chair by Dr K S Ramachandra from National Rainfed Authority, Planning Commission, Government of India. The distinguished speakers for this session were Dr R G Bambal from Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairies and Fisheries, Government of India, Shri Dr K S Ramachandra from National Rainfed Authority and Dr Henna Hejazi from SPHERE India. The highlights of the session were as follows.
As some of the states in India witness annual drought conditions, the comprehensive drought management manual integrating animals needs to be developed at State level. The
drought relief largely oriented towards organizing cattle relief camps and providing health protection. However there is a need to start research at the prevention, mitigation and preparedness aspect of drought management. The focus can be given to apply animal protection principles during drought and CRF norms needs a relook livestock productivity loss to be compensated, Livestock insurance new concepts like Index based insurance schemes and establishing a National Feed Grid. The risk mitigation strategy using livestock insurance may be the option to consider new concepts like Index based insurance schemes to look at establishing a National Feed Grid may support the mechanism to procure and supply the emergency feed and fodder for animals in disaster hit areas of the country. Management Practices to be adopted in case of drought are as follows. Animals not to be kept under direct sunlight, provide proper ventilation in sheds, overcrowding of animals in shed to be avoided, early mornings and late evenings feeding to be followed, preferably less hours of grazing and shorter distance. With regard to disaster preparedness through training and development following points have been highlighted by the speakers
1) Introduce and establish Disaster Response and risk reduction short term courses through Continued Veterinary Education (CVE)
Programme initiated by Veterinary Council of India (VCI) to develop the skills and knowledge of the veterinary practitioners in the country and the personnel who are rendering Minor Veterinary Services as Para-veterinarians. This programme should include training on Disaster Response and Risk Reduction. The practitioner and support staff can be trained on Livestock Emergency Standards and Guidelines (LEGS). Existing ongoing capacity building programmes sponsored by Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) may incorporate Animals in Disasters as one of the training course/summer and winter schools.
2) Research and development
Scientific data collection, analysis and interpretation, developing case studies and develop best practices in all stages of disaster cycles. The masters programmes in Disaster prevention and preparedness needs to be started at the state institutions while Ph.D. programmes with resource person at the National Institutes may be initiated. E-learning programmes and short term online courses on specific disasters like flood, earthquake or drought with regard to disaster response and risk reduction may be launched.
3) Development of National level faculty and Training of Trainers (TOT) Programme The training modules can be developed through short term and certificate course on animal welfare in disasters and its management at all levels. Training of Trainers courses may include the specific component of disaster response and risk reduction strategies for the animals and the people who depend on animals for their livelihood and companionship. 4) Capacity building training for the community in educational institutions which can be achieved considering the following points, Contextual Focus on problem-solving abilities of participants Collaborate with local organizations Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Disaster awareness programmes workshops, evacuation planning, and simulation exercises
Training on structural and non structural mitigation measures such as Early warnings, considering animal species with their needs while constructing the cyclone shelters, high grounds or platforms for animal evacuation or storage of feed and fodder
5) Importance of Volunteerism and Community base Disaster Management. The deliberation revealed the importance of community based approach and volunteerism. The key highlights of the session were,
To promote an ideal of universal fraternity for promoting animal welfare based on respect for human dignity, beyond racial, sexual, cultural, religious, social and other differences. Disaster Management system to have a holistic approach and create significant impact need to consider involvement of more volunteers and volunteer organizations for management of animals in emergencies. Train more individuals and stakeholders for addressing the issues related to animal welfare in emergencies. Help to design and implement qualitative livestock based interventions involving local communities through participatory approaches in emergencies. Take initiatives to support livestock based livelihoods in order to stabilize the food security of the country. Veterinary Emergency Response Unit (VERU) is organized group of veterinary students structured and trained for Disaster Management, with the aim of benefiting the animals during disasters. VERUs may be established in identified veterinary institutions to address the issues related to animals in emergencies. VERU may help to build the capacities of the state and can be of valuable resource in case of disasters. The data base of these trained Veterinarians can be shared with district administration and VERUs may link with State /regional NDRF battalions for the effective disaster assessment and response for animals.
5. Technical Session- IV Trans-boundary animal diseases, epidemics, pandemics and zoonosis The session was chaired by Dr H V Batra, Director of Defense Food and Research Laboratory (DFRL) .The session was co chair jointly by L S Chauhan Director of National Centre of Disease Control (NCDC) and Joint Director. The distinguished speakers for this session were the co chair, Dr A K Sinha from NDMA, Dr Tomoko Ishibashi from OIE, Dr P P Sengupta from Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance (PD ADMOS).
There were recommendations on strengthening the laboratory capacities at all levels in the country focusing on emerging diseases. In addition there are factors such as effective inter sectoral coordination, efficient surveillance and continuous data sharing between various stakeholders are vital as well as one health approach is the answer to the current challenges. The deliberation has offered emphasis on detection, investigation, and monitor emerging pathogens, the diseases they cause, and the factors influencing their emergence, and respond to problems as they are identified. The suggestion for the way forward was to integrate laboratory science and epidemiology to increase the effectiveness of public health practice, strengthen public health infrastructures to support surveillance, response, and research and to implement prevention and control programs. The need to enhance communication locally, regionally, nationally and globally is paramount importance whereas increase global collaboration, share technical expertise and resources and vaccines for all diseases. The events that have occurred during the past three decades reinforce the fact that newer microbes will continue to appear and infectious diseases continue to emerge.
It is unknown which new diseases will emerge tomorrow or near future therefore animal population have to be protected by staying one step ahead of the microbes These challenges may be met effectively through securing commitment from the stakeholders, strengthened public health infrastructure; skilled and competent human resources inter sectoral collaboration and inter country cooperation. As far as surveillance and Bio security issues for Bird flu the deliberation has the recommendations such as strict border control for poultry, birds and animal movement across Nepal and Bangladesh border, keeping all birds and livestock at appropriate distance from people's living areas, by keeping wild birds away from poultry and other animals, monitoring live bird market through random sero-surveillance, enhanced sero-surveillance amongst poultry farmers and live bird marketers. Report sick or dead animals to the local veterinary (or public health) authorities. Strengthening cross border cooperation for monitoring diseases outbreaks. Avian Influenza be classified as Biological Disaster and a comprehensive interdisciplinary national program for its holistic management (Prevention, Preparedness, Mitigation and integrated Response) may be initiated. Region must plan and conduct a series of regional and national mock drills on Influenza Pandemic. The OIE deliberation revealed the strategy that Progressive Control Pathway for FMD (PCPFMD) as a development and assessment tool. The other tools can be used are PVS pathway evaluation of the Veterinary Services, OIE standards, recognition of diseases status and endorsement of control programmes The diagnostic laboratories, reference laboratories/centers with regional and global networks, regional support programme such as JTF and SEACFMD, vaccines and vaccination Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance (PDADMOS) revealed the success with development of web based National Animal Disease Referral Expert System (NADRES), The objectives are working towards the establishment of National Animal Health Information Databank- (Epitrak) development of weather based national disease forecasting system ,identification of livestock disease precipitating factors ,development of economic analysis modules for livestock diseases as well as formation of economical and organized disease control strategies.
6. Technical Session- V Role of Stakeholders in Animal Disaster Management The session was jointly chaired by Dr Satyajeet Rajan, IAS Joint Secretary NDMA and Miss Emily Reeves, Director of Programmes, WSPA Asia-Pacific. The distinguished speakers for the session were Dr Sonia Chawan from VET Train, Shri Hansen Thambi Prem from WSPA, Shri Vishal Vasvani from BSDMA, Dr C Jayakumar from NDMA and Shri Vikrant Mahajan from SPHERE India.
The deliberation stated that role of veterinarians, para veterinarians and trained human resource in the management of large scale disaster. The monitoring would be important factor in addition to the qualities of leadership, confidence, competence, experience, patience, communication skill. The role of communities, governments (National, state and local), academic institution, research and development institutions, humanitarians, military and para military forces, decision makers in the Disaster Management institutions, corporate and media will be paramount to integrate animals in the existing disaster management system. The Bihar state Disaster Management authority stated the way forward the revision of State Disaster Management Policy-2007,more inputs in DDMPs ,inputs in State Drought SOP,
awareness creation up to the last mile and technical role in future Reconstruction and Rehabilitation. The animals can be integrated in the District Disaster Management plans such as Madhubani district pilot plan. In addition, there are couple of pilots in other districts namely Darbanga, Madepura, Gaya, Nalanda, UttarKashi, Jodhpur, West Champaran, Puri, Ladakh,. To enable us to integrate animals in the disaster management plans and programmes humanitarians actors including government authorities at all levels needs to be sensitized. The role of animal welfare organizations such as WSPA will be paramount to lead this initiative until the ultimate goal is achieved. Disaster has psychological and psycho social impact on human lives. The Natural Disasters have large amount of acceptance amongst the survivors that it is an act of God and not in human hands. Psycho social aspect cuts across every loss of your life economic, social; education level therefore loosing livestock who offers means of living or death of pets as companions is significant financial, social and emotional loss. Leaving behind the animals during evacuation as well as even the animals are evacuated if there are no provisions for the animals are some of the examples which gives psychosocial impact to the communities which is equally significant but not visible as physical injuries but one can feel it which affected the well being. The interventions are required to consider and integrate psycho social support through psycho social first aid and psycho social care for the communities including animal owners. The animals plays important role in disasters and significant support as they are always available for the survivors, precitable, responsive and non judgmental. The awareness generation programmes and workshops can be organized for the disaster manager and support staff who are responding to the needs of animals in disasters. The livestock are integrated in the District Disaster Management draft plan of Madhubani in which livestock committees were formed. During emergencies, the individuals has a clear role and responsibility to act as a key responder team and facilitates disaster affected communities to ensure safety of livestock and provision of adequate based on the animal needs. Once the Disaster Management plans are in place the mechanism may be established to test and validate the plans. The simulation exercises, mock drills will help to test the plans .In addition, analysis of the working of critical components of the plan and stakeholders capacity building needs. The validation of the plan
Roadmap Based on the recommendation and suggestions made by dignitaries, national and International experts and delegates in two days discussion, following key steps agreed to protect animals in disasters. The valedictory function was chaired by Miss. Emily Reeves, Director of Programmes, WSPA Asia-Pacific and vote of thanks offered by Shri Gajender Sharma, Country Director, WSPA India. Dr A K Sinha from NDMA, Dr Ian Dacre, DMOD Asia Pacific and Dr Ashish Sutar had also shared the dais during the valedictory. 1. Establishment of Veterinary Emergency Response Units (VERU) at Veterinary Universities. 2. Impart trainings to relevant stakeholders on animals in disasters for awareness generation and stakeholder engagement. 3. Develop training modules focusing on animals for training institutions who are currently imparts training on Disaster Management. 4. Including animals in national/state/district disaster management plans and programmes/schemes 5. Engaging other stakeholders including media and corporate in the campaign of protecting animals in disasters. 6. Effective Drought Management plan and guidelines focusing on animals.
Conclusion: In this conference it was clearly evident that animals occupy a special social and cultural position in India. There is a real connection between people and animals in the country. This must now be translated into action at a national, state and community level. Based on the above recommendation WSPA and NDMA is committed to safeguard the welfare of animals in disasters with necessary support from Ministry of Agriculture and other union and state relevant ministries. NDMA and WSPA is proud to take this initiative forward to protect animals in disasters under the guidance of the Honble Union Minister of Agriculture and Honble Vice-Chairman of NDMA with the expertise and enthusiasm of NDMA, WSPA and other key stakeholders in the country. We have a mandate to move forward and to make animal protection an integral part of not only response and relief but also prevention, mitigation, and preparedness. To succeed we need a multi-sectoral approach; genuine partnership and collaboration. NDMA and WSPA are both committed to working together towards a shared goal protecting animals and the people who depend on them from disasters. But we cannot do this alone. A holistic strategy for a disaster resilient India required support from various stakeholders as stated in roadmap. The change we will create for animals and for people will be enormous and together, we will make a disaster resilient India, where animals matter in disasters.
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Programme Details
National Conference on Animal Disaster Management 17th - 18th April, 2013 K K Birla Auditorium, FICCI ,New Delhi
PROGRAMME
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
09:00 - 10:00 AM: Registration 10:00 - 11:30 AM: Inauguration
10:00 - 10:05 AM: Welcome Address by Shri Nirankar Saxena, Sr Director FICCI 10:05 - 10:10 AM: Conference Overview by Shri Gajendra Sharma, Country Director WSPA India 10:10 - 10:20 AM: Address by Mr Mike Baker, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), WSPA 10:20 - 10:30 AM: Address by Dr Shyam S Agarwal IAS, Secretary NDMA 10:30 - 10:40 AM: Address by Maj Gen (Dr) J K Bansal, VSM, Chikitsa Ratan, Member NDMA 10:40 - 10:50 AM: Address by Shri K M Singh IPS(Retd), Honble Member NDMA
10:50 - 11:05 AM: Presidential Address Shri M Shashidhar Reddy, Honble Vice Chairman NDMA 11:05 - 11:25 AM: Inaugural address by the Chief Guest Shri Sharad Pawar, Honble Agriculture Minister 11:25 - 11:30 AM: Vote of thanks by Dr A K Sinha, Senior Research Officer NDMA
11:30 - 12:00 PM: High Tea
PLENARY SESSION
Animal Disaster Management: Legislative, Regulatory and Institutional Perspective
Chairman Co-Chairman Rapporteur : Shri Anil Sinha IAS (Retd), Honble Vice Chairman, BSDMA : Dr Amarjeet Nanda, Animal Husbandry Commissioner, Government of India : Dr Ashish Sutar, Disaster Programme Manager, WSPA India
12:00 - 12:15 PM
Session Overview by Chairman and Vice Chair
12:15 - 12:30 PM
NDMA Guidelines on Animal Disaster Management by Dr A K Sinha, NDMA
12:30 - 12:45 PM
OIE work for animal welfare including proposed work for disaster relief and management by Dr Tomoko Ishibashi, OIE Regional representation for Asia and the Pacific
12:45 - 01:00 PM
Animal Disaster Management: Global Perspective by Dr Ian Dacre, Disaster Management Operations Director (DMOD), WSPA Asia Pacific
01:00 - 01:15 PM
Animal Disaster Management in Australia by Dr Peter Thornber, Director of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy and Communications, Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
01:15 - 01:30 PM
Costa Rica Animal Disaster Management Structure by Gloria Abraham, Honble Agriculture Minister, Costa Rica
01:30 - 01:45 PM
Disaster Management and Animal Welfare by Maj Gen (Dr) R M Kharb, Chairman Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) Discussion Lunch
01:45 - 02:00 PM 02:00 - 03:00 PM
Chairman Co-Chairman Rapporteur : Ms Gloria Abraham, Honble Minister for Agriculture, Costa Rica : Dr Ian Dacre, DMOD Asia-Pacific, WSPA Asia Pacific : Dr A K Sinha, Senior Research Officer, NDMA
03:00 - 03:15 PM
Session Overview by Chairman and Vice Chair
03:15 - 03:25 PM
Climate change and its impact on animals by Dr Ravinder Kumar, Prof. and Head of the Department of Vet Physiology and Biochemistry, DGCN College of Vet and Animal Science, Himachal Pradesh
03:25 - 03:35 PM
Livestock Disaster Management in Surat Floods Dr Kachhia Patel, Director Animal Husbandry, Gujarat State
03:35 - 03:45 PM
Case Study on Tsunami and its impact on Animals by Dr Perumati Mathialagan, Professor and Head, of the Department Animal Husbandry and Extension, Madras Veterinary College, Tamilnadu.
03:45 - 03:55 PM
Case Study on Gujarat earth quake and its impact on Animals by Dr Manoj Brahmbhatt, Professor and Head Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, College of Veterinary Science, Anand, Gujarat
03:55 - 04:05 PM
Legal aspect of Disaster Management by Dr Salil Kumar Jain, Professor and Head of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Jabalpur Veterinary College Jabalpur Veterinary College, Madya Pradesh
04:05 - 04:20 PM 04:20 - 04:40 PM
Discussion Tea Break
Chairman : Shri Sandeep R Rathore IPS, IG NDRF Co Co-Chairman : Dr Peter Thornber, Director of the Australian AW Strategy and Communications, DAFF Rapporteur : Hansen Thambi Prem, Disaster Project Manager, WSPA India
04:40 04:50 PM
Overview by Session Chairman and Co Chairman
04:50 - 05:05 PM
Livestock Emergency Standards and Guidelines (LEGS) by Dr Ashish Sutar, Disaster Programme Manager, WSPA India
05:05 - 05:15 PM
Protection of Animals during disasters by Shri S S Guleria, DIG-NDRF, Patna
05:15 - 05:30 PM
Wildlife Emergency Rescue and Veterinary Critical Care by Dr K K Sharma, Professor Department of Surgery, College of Veterinary Science, Khanpara, Assam
05:30 - 05:50 PM
Large Animals Rescue by Gerardo Huertas, Disaster Operations Director, WSPA Americas
05:50 - 06:00 PM
Maintaining Animal Shelter in Disaster by Santhilal Mutha, President BJS
06:00 - 06:10 PM
Discussion
07.30 PM Dinner at FICCI premises
Thursday, April 18th, 2013 TECHNICAL SESSION - 3

Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness strategies for Animal Disaster Management
Chairman Co Chairman Rapporteur : Dr Abdul Rahman, President Commonwealth Veterinary Association : Dr K S Ramchandra, Technical Expert (AH and Fisheries) National Rainfed Authority : Dr A K Sinha, Senior Research Officer, NDMA
09:30 - 09:45 AM
09:45 - 09:55 AM
Drought Prevention and Mitigation strategies in Livestock Sector by Dr K S Ramchandra, Technical Expert (Animal Husbandry and Fisheries) National Authority, Government of India
Rainfed
09:55 - 10:05 AM
Disease control ,prevention and eradication measures by Dr R G Bambal Assistant Commissioner , Department of Animal Husbandry ,Dairying and Fisheries , Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
10:05 - 10:15 AM
Training and Capacity Building of Veterinary Professionals by Dr Henna Hejazi, Focal Point Training and Capacity Development ,SPHERE India
10:15 - 10:25 AM
Organizing Veterinary Emergency Response Unit (VERU) by WSPA
10:25 - 10:45 AM
Japanese Encephalitis NDMAs Campaign for JE/AES Control and Social mobilization by Col T S Sachdeva, NDMA
10:45 - 11:00 AM
Discussion
11:00 - 11:20 AM
Tea Break
Chairman Co Chairman Rapporteur : Dr H V Batra, Director, DFRL Mysore : Dr L S Chauhan Director NCDC and Dr R Somvanshi, Acting Jt Director IVRI : Tomoko Ishibashi, OIE Regional representation for Asia and the Pacific
11:20 - 11:30 AM
Overview by Session Chairman
11:30 - 11:45 AM
Emerging Zoonosis in India and control measures by Dr R Somvanshi, Acting Joint Director Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) ,Uttar Pradesh
11:45 - 12:00 AM
Bird Flu (H5N1): A Disaster in Making by Dr A K Sinha, NDMA
12:00 - 12:15 PM
Animal Disease Forecasting, Forewarning and Disease trends by Dr P P Sengupta, Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance (PD-ADMOS) Bangalore, Karnataka
12:15 - 12:30 PM
Surveillance, Detection and Diagnosis of Zoonotic Infections in Human by Dr L S Chauhan, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
12:30 - 12:45 PM
OIE work on risk reduction and control of transboundary animal diseases by Tomoko Ishibashi, OIE Regional representation for Asia and the Pacific
12:45 - 01:00 PM
Discussion
01:00 - 02:00 PM
Lunch
Role of stakeholders in Animal Disaster Management Chairman
Co Chairman Rapporteur
: Shri Satyajeet Rajan IAS, Jt Secretary NDMA

: Ms Emily Reeves, Director of Programmes, WSPA Asia-Pacific : Ms Tripti Parul, Media Consultant NDMA
02:00 - 02:10 PM
02:10 - 02:25 PM
Volunteerism and Community Based Animal Disaster Management by Hansen Thambi Prem, Disaster Project Manager, WSPA India
02:25 - 02:40 PM
Role of Veterinary Professionals in Disaster Management by Dr Sonia Chawan, Project Manager, VETTRAIN
02:40 - 02:55 PM
Role of State Disaster Management Authority (SDMAs) in Animal Disaster Management by Vishal Vaswani, Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA)
02:55 - 03:10 PM
Psycho-Social Support in Animal Disaster Management by Dr C Jayakumar, Consultant NDMA
03:10-03:25 PM
District Disaster Management plan (DDMP) Case Study by Vikrant Mahajan, CEO SPHERE India Discussion Tea Break
03:25 - 03:45 PM 03:45 04:00 PM
VALEDICTORY SESSION
04:00 - 04:10 PM
Summary of Conference Proceedings by Dr A K Sinha, NDMA and Dr Ashish Sutar, WSPA India Road Ahead by Ms Emily Reeves, Director of Programmes, WSPA Asia -pacific
04:10 04.20 PM Address by Mr Mike Baker, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) WSPA 04:20 - 04:30 PM 04:30 - 04:40PM Address by Shri GVV Sarma IAS, Joint Secretary (DM Division) Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India Valedictory Address by Maj Gen (Dr) JK Bansal, Honble Member, NDMA 04:40 - 04:55PM Vote of Thanks by Mrs Margaret West , Regional Director Asia Pacific ,WSPA 04:55 - 05:00 PM
CONTACT US
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Dr A K Sinha, Sr. Research Officer (CBRN) and Conference Coordinator, R.No-219, NDMA Bhawan, A-1, S.J.Enclave. New Delhi 110020, Ph: 26701803, Fax: 26701804, Mb: 9868615021, E Mail: aks.ndma@gmail.com Sh Deepak Sharma, PPS to Honble Member, NDMA Bhawan, A-1, S.J.Enclave. New Delhi 110020, Ph: 26701797, Fax: 26701804, Mb: 9313918232, E Mail: deepakndma@gmail.com
World society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) Dr Ian Dacre, Disaster Management Operations Director (Asia-Pacific), 7 floor, Olympia Thai Tower, Rachdaphisek Road, Bangkok, Email: iandacre@wspa-asiapacific.org Mr Gajender Kumar Sharma, Country Director, B-20, 1 Floor, Mayfair Garden, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi 110016, Ph: 46539341,42,43,44, Fax: 46539345, Mb: 9313333283, E-mail: gajenderksharma@wspa-asia.org Dr Ashish Sutar, Disaster Programme Manager and Conference Coordinator, B-20, 1 Floor, Mayfair Garden, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi 110016, Ph: 46539341,42,43,44, Fax: 46539345, Mb: 9958595345, E-mail: ashishsutar@wspa-asia.org
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List of Dignitaries for the Inaugural Session

NAME DESIGNATION Honble Agriculture Minister, Government of India Honble Vice Chairman NDMA Honble Member NDMA VSM, Chikitsa Ratan, Honble Member NDMA Secretary, NDMA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), WSPA Country Director, WSPA India Senior Director, FICCI Senior Research Officer, NDMA
Shri Sharad Pawar Shri M Shashidhar Reddy Shri K M Singh IPS (Retd) Maj Gen (Dr) J K Bansal Dr Shyam S Agarwal IAS Mr Mike Baker Shri Gajendra Sharma Shri Nirankar Saxena Dr A K Sinha
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List of Conference Participants

NAME DESIGNATION Vice Chancellor YEO Narsinghpur (MP) Professor and Scientist Senior Research Officer, NDMA Joint Director, EPD, Lucknow Deputy Commissioner, DAH, Disease Investigation Section, Pune Hepa, Gurgaon Info Not Available Bikaner Veterinary College, Rajasthan National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI), Karnal National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI), Karnal Disaster Veterinary Officer, WSPA India Deputy Director (VS) DU Volunteer Animal Husbandry Commissioner, GOI Joint Secretary, West Bengal State Disaster Management Authority (WBSDMA) Training Coordinator, DMI, Bhopal Secretary, SHWEP District Animal Husbandry officer Hon'ble Vice Chairman, BSDMA Secretary Director, National Institute of Animal Welfare (NIAW) Head Projects, GFDR DU Volunteer Programme Director, Disaster Management, Anna Institute of Management Info Not Available DM Programme Manager, WSPA India Senior Scientist, NDRI, Kurnool Central Institute of Research on Buffaloe (CIRB), Hisar Senior Veterinary Officer, Directorate of AH and Vet Services, Andaman and Nicobar Project consultant Coordinator, Education, Science and Technology, Embassy, Costa Rica Secretary Deputy Director FAO Joint Advisor Coordinator, Economic Security, ICRC, New Delhi
A C Varshnay, Prof. A K Dixit A K Mishra, Dr A K Sinha, Dr A N Singh, Dr A S Kumre, Dr Abhay Srivasta, Dr Abhishek Singh Aditya Middha Ajesh Kumar Ajit Kumar Akash Maheshwari, Dr Alok Agarwal, Dr Aman Kumar Amarjeet Nanda, Dr Amit Chaudhuri Amit Kumar Anil Richharia, Dr Anil S Kumbhre, Dr Anil Sinha, IAS (Retd) Anish Bhai Anjani Kumar Anuj Tiwari Anurag Arasu Sundaram, Dr Ashim Pal, Dr Ashish Sutar, Dr Ashitosh, Dr Ashok Boora, Dr Ashok Gupta, Dr Ashok Wadhwan Ava Esnurga, Dr Azhal B K Bairwa, Dr B P Upadhyay B S Agarwal Bal Bhujel
National Conference on ADM 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 Baldev K Beniwal, Dr Binita Raj C Bhattacharya Chandan Kumar Lt. Col. D D Pawar D M Domralia, Dr David Scott Cantin Devashish Bhattacharya, Dr Devi Singh Dheeraj Agarwal Dinesh Mohite, Dr Ditul Barman, Dr Divya Adnihotri, Dr Emily Reeves G S Nag, Dr Gajender K Sharma Gaurav Jain Gerardo Huertas Gloria Abraham Gowrahari Panda Gururao S Desai, Dr H V Batra, Dr Hansen Thambi Prem Heena Henna Hejazi, Dr Ian Dacre, Dr Iram Parveen Lt. Col. (Dr) J C Khanna Javed Iqbal, Dr Jayakumar C, Dr Jiban Ballav Das Jignesh Jadav Juan F Cordew A K K Bajaj, Dr K M Jadhav, Dr K M Singh, IPS (Retd) K Puhle Japeth K S Gangar K S Ramchandra, Dr Kachhia Patel, Dr Kalpana Tyagi Kamal Datta Khushboo Gupta Kuldeep Singh, Brig. (Retd) Kumar Ganesham Kumar Manglam Kushal Kumar Khuranna, Dr L S Chauhan, Dr Lakshita Mandloi Lalhmunsanga Hnamte Laura Vinndos, Dr Laxmi Arunachalam Louise Fitzismos Lovely Puri, Dr M A Khan Dean, Bikaner Veterinary College, Rajasthan Info Not Available Surgeon, Government of Delhi National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI), Karnal Assam Rifles Deputy Director, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dadra and Nagar Haveli Communications Manager, WSPA Asia Pacific Additional Director (Public Health) Department of HandFW, NCT, Delhi National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI), Karnal PA BROOKE India Assistant Professor, CVSc, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Assam Assistant Professor, Hisar Director of Programmes, WSPA Asia Pacific DC/SVO, 81 Bn BSF Country Director, WSPA India FCA Disaster Operations Director, WSPA South America Hon'ble Minister of Agriculture, Government of India Assistant Manager Senior Scientist Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) Disaster Management Project Manager, WSPA India PA, NDMA SPHERE DM Operations Director, WSPA Asia Pacific Education and Community Partnership Coordinator Bombay SPCA CHO (SG) Senior Consultant, NDMA People for Animals (PFA), Bhubaneshwar Program Coordinator-Emergency Response, Terre des hommes Germany, India Ambassador of Costa Rica Deputy Director, Animal Hsbandry, Gurgaon Professor and Head, Dept of Vet Medicine, CVSc and A.H, SD Agri Univ, Gujarat Hon'ble Member NDMA National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI), Karnal Special Secretary (DM), GNCT Delhi National Rainfed Authority Director, Department of Animal Husbandry, Gujarat National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI), Karnal Joint Director, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau HSA Project Manager, WSPA India National Security Council, Secretariat, GOI DU Volunteer Inspector, 3rd Bn, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Professor Director, NCDC (MoHandFW) Trainer Mizoram State Disaster Management Authority (MSDMA) Costa Rica Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Communications Director, WSPA Asia Pacific Lecturer Editor, VSP
National Conference on ADM 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 M Arul Prakash M B Sapara M Geethanjali M L Khamboj, Dr M P Singh, Dr M Shashidhar Reddy Mahesh Chander, Dr Maj. Gen. (Dr) J K Bansal Maj. Gen. (Dr) R M Kharb Maj. Gen. DS Dhillon Manmohan Singh Patwal Manoj Brahmbhatt, Dr Manoj Verma Margaret West Mayur R Thul Md. Abdul Gani Meshram Milan, Dr Mike Baker Moh.Gunni Mr.Shubham Mukesh Mukesh Jain, Dr Munabid Alam N Ramachandran Narbir Singh, Dr Narendar Pal Thamman, Dr Neha Siwatch Nemsingh, Dr Niraj Mohan, Dr Nirankar Saxena Nishant Gupta Nitesh Kumar Nitish Kumar Nivedita Gupta, Dr Om Prakash, Dr P P Sengupta, Dr Pankaj Shukla, Dr Perumati Mathialagan, Dr Peter Thornber, Dr Pranay Bharti R Dharmaraju, Dr R G Bambal, Dr R Gopinath, Dr R K Sood, Dr R Kumar, Dr R Manoharan, Dr R P Thapliyal R S Rana R Somvanshi, Dr Raghavendra Verma Raghvendra Singh Lt. Col. Raghwendra Sharan Rahul Kumar Joshi Raiz Ahmed Khan National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI), Karnal Veterinary Officer, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Daman Deputy Secretary, Animal Welfare Division, MoEF, New Delhi Senior Scientist, NDRI, Kurnool Director, FCA, Central Water Commission, New Delhi Honble Vice Chairman, NDMA Principal Scientist, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly (IVRI) VSM, Chikitsa Ratan, Member NDMA Chairman, Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) Info Not Available Inspector, 1st Bn, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Veterinary College, Anand AC/IGBP Regional Director, WSPA Asia Pacific National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI), Karnal Assosiate Professor Info Not Available Chief Executive Officer, WSPA International Professor, Administrative Training Institute, West Bengal DU Volunteer NDMA Senior Veterinary Surgeon DU Volunteer Info Not Available CEO, BROOKE India Info Not Available Delhi District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (NAVS) Senior Veterinary Officer Senior Director, FICCI Education Officer, WSPA India Student, DU Inspector, 9th Bn, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Assistant Director, ICMR, Delhi Assistant Professor, DMC, UAOA, Nainital PD of Animal Diseases Surveillance and Monitoring (PD-ADMOS), Bangalore Dean, PG Veterinary University, Mathura Veterinary College, Chennai Director of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy and Communications National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI), Karnal The Faculty, DM, CDM Administrative Training Institute, Karnataka Assistant Commissioner, Dept of Animal Husbandry Dairy and Fishery (DoAHDandF) Deputy Director of AH, Cattle Breeding and Fodder Development, Madurai, TN Professor and Head, DMC Prof and Head, Dept of Vety. Physiology and BC, DGCN College of Vet and Animal Sc, Palampur Joint Director, Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Animal welfare, Pondicherry Geospatial Advisor Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) Acting Joint Director, IVRI, Uttar Pradesh South Asia Correspondent National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI), Karnal Assam Rifles National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI), Karnal Curator (Educational)
National Conference on ADM 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 Raj Mahesh, Dr Raj Narayan Yadav Rajat Sharma Rajesh Bhatia Rajesh Sharma Ramesh Rawal Ravinder Kumar, Dr Rekha Relton Samuel Richa Chowdhary, Dr Ritika Choudhary Roli Mahajan S C Sharma, Dr S D Ingle, AIG (DM) S K Ghorui, Dr S K Verma, AC (Trg.) S L Bhagat S S Guleria Saket Mann Trivedi Salil Kumar Jain, Dr Sampath Kumar, Dr Sandeep R Rathore, IPS Sanjay Sanjay Khurana Sanjay Kumar, Dr Sanju Katariya Santosh Sarfraz Shah Sashanka Dutta, Dr Satyajeet Rajan, IAS Saurabh Seema Jain, Dr Sham S Aggarwal, Dr Shantilal Muttha Shanzzlal Ruzha Sharma K K, Dr Shashi Ranjan Lt. Col. Shomeer Shusant Singh Shushmita Parai, Dr Shyam Lal Gurjar Smruti Dutta, Dr Sohel Mohammad Sonia Chavan, Dr Srikanta Prusty, IAS Sudershan Kumar, Dr Sudhir Khanna., Dr Sukriti Choudhary Surender
Swami Swayam Bhagwan Das
AC/VAS, NTCD BSF Tekanpur National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI), Karnal FICCI Assistant Director (Training), GNCT Delhi Commandant, BSF Institute of Disaster Response) Executive Vice President, BAIF Prof. and Head, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, DGCN, HP PA, FICCI World Vision India Delhi University DU Volunteer Communication Manager, WSPA India Director, Veterinary Services, North DMC Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), New Delhi Principal Scientist Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), New Delhi Joint Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Kashmir DIG, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director, Khushi Centre for Rehabilitation and Research Professor and Head,Vet Gynaecology and Obstetrics and Dir. Extn Edu, Jabalpur Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Pondicherry IG - NDRF Session Chair NDMA Info Not Available Assosiate professor WSPA NDMA Manager CEO, Just Be Friendly Joint Secretary, NDMA BROOKE India Info Not Available Secretary NDMA Session Chair Founder and President, Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana (BJS) President, BJS, Pune Assam Veterinary College Chief Veterinary Officer Bhatnagar, Remount and Veterinary Core (RVC) National Dairy Research Institute of India (NDRI), Karnal Donkey Sanctuary Joint Secretary Just Be Friendly Bikaner Veterinary College, Rajasthan Programme Manager, Vet Beyond Borders Director, Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Orissa Professor Central Institute of Research on Buffaloe (CIRB), Hisar DU Volunteer FICCI Ministry of Environment, GOI Assosiate Professor, College of Veterinary Science, GADVASU, Ludhiana, Punjab. Assistant Professor, College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Director, Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Mizoram South Asia Pro Poor Livestock Policy Programme (SAPPLPP) Deputy Representative, OIE Regional representative
Swarna Singh Randhwa, Dr T Srinivasa Rao, Dr Thangkungi, Dr (Mrs) Tinni Sawhney Tomoko Izikashi
National Conference on ADM 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 Ubed Khan, Dr Uttkarsh Joshi V K Khurana V Venkatesh Venugopal, Dr Vijay Jadhav, Dr Vikas, Dr Vikrant Mahajan Vinod Kumar Vinod Kumar Sharma Vishal Vasvani VAC, Delhi DU Volunteer Country Manager, Donkey Sanctury Specialist, NDMA, New Delhi Deputy Director, Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Kerala Assistant Professor, Hisar BROOKE India SPHERE India Conservative Wild Life, Gurgaon DIG State Coordinator, Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA)
Annex 4: Conference Invitation Card
Annex 5: Photo Gallery
NDRF Exhibition Stall
Delegates visiting the exhibition stalls
Registration of conference delegates
Delegates participation in the technical sessions
Inaugural address by Honble Union Agriculture Minister
NDMA Member presenting Memento to Honble VC, NDMA
WSPAs CEO addressing the gathering
Director of Programmes, WSPA (AP) facilitating discussion
Annex 6: Media Releases

NDMA: http://ndma.gov.in/ndma/pressrelease/pr18042013.pdf http://ndma.gov.in/ndma/pressrelease/Jun%20.pdf UNISDR: http://www.unisdr.org/we/inform/events/32047 WSPA: http://www.wspa.org.in/latestnews/2013/first-national-conference-on-animals-in-disastermanagement.aspx http://www.wspa.org.au/latestnews/2013/India-leads-Asia-with-strategy-to-protect-animals-duringdisasters.aspx FICCI:
http://www.ficci.com/past-Events-page.asp?evid=21448
Prevention Web: http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/trainings-events/events/v.php?id=32047 Times of India: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-17/chennai/38614846_1_ndma-national-disastermanagement-authority-maharashtra http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-11/mumbai/38461922_1_disasters-ndma-animals Google: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/sphere-urs/vD4-NZmbmTE/x3ipPAYCa7QJ Haryana Abtak: http://haryanaabtak.com/index.php/1st-national-conference-on-animal-disaster-management-to-beinaugurates-by-sharad-pawar/ Radio Australia: http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/connect-asia/india-leads-first-animaldisaster-management-strategy/1119816 Other:
http://freesoftwaresdownload2013.blogspot.in/2013/04/national-conference-on-animal-disaster.html http://ewallstreeter.com/national-conference-on-animal-disaster-management-held-in-new-delhi-6333/ http://legalpronews.findlaw.com/article/0bU6cfv4JKfoP?q=World+Society+for+the+Protection+of+Ani mals http://www.samachar.com/national-conference-on-animal-disaster-management-held-in-new-delhinelsNRbacff.html http://www.indiaeveryday.in/bollywood/news-national-conference-on-animal-disaster-management-tobe-1099-5311235.htm http://national-disaster-management.rsspump.com/?topic=national-conference-on-animal-disastermanagement-to-be-held-in-new-delhiandkey=20130411125906_9bab90af9a41f5f4d611a6f3b2e54940 http://b.volunteer-platform.org/tz/Disaster/news/2129903 http://www.globalmeatnews.com/Industry-Markets/India-plans-disaster-rescue-unit-for-livestock
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Contact Us
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) NDMA Bhawan, A-1, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi - 110029 Phone: (+91) 11 26701700, Control Room: (+91) 11 26701728; Fax: (+91) 11 26701729 Website: www.ndma.gov.in
World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), B-20, First Floor, Mayfair Garden, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi - 110 016. Phone: (+91) 11 46539341/2/3/4; Fax: (+91) 11 46539345; Website: www.wspa.org.in; Blog: http://animalsindisasters.typepad.com/

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