National Strategy on Internal Displacement Management, 2021.

This Strategy provides for management and interventions in respect of the population internally displaced due to disaster and climate hazards. It consists of six chapters: 1. Introduction; 2. Prevention of Displacement; 3. Protection During Displacement; 4. Durable Solutions; 5. Institutional Arrangements and Funding; and 6. Monitoring and Evaluation.
Chapter 1 contains the rationale, vision, goal and objective of the Strategy. It provides the scope of the Strategy and definition of Disaster and Climate induced Internally Displaced Persons. Chapter 2 lays down the strategies and activities targeted towards prevention and preparedness which include understanding the risks, strengthening climate/disaster risk governance, investing in risk reduction and adaptation, creation of employment, and climate-disaster risk responsive land use. Chapter 3 provides for emergency response activities such as strengthening disaster relief assistance and protection of fundamental rights of internally displaced persons.
Chapter 4 contains the solutions for displacement depending on the circumstances and involve return to original place, local integration or resettlement. It lays down the elements that need to be considered for a durable solution. Chapter 5 describes the existing institutional arrangements and recommends creating new mechanisms to address internal displacement caused by disasters and climate hazards. Chapter 6 provides for monitoring and evaluation of implementation of the Strategy.