SDMA Meghalaya

Cleaning drive at SDMA as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025, with the theme “Swachhotsav – celebrating cleanliness as everyone’s responsibility.” All staff members participated in the drive, reinforcing the importance of keeping our surroundings clean.

A humble tribute to the Father of the Nation on #GandhiJayanti2025. May Gandhi ji’s values of peace, harmony, and selfless service guide us as we work to keep our communities safe and resilient.

District-wise weather warning as per IMD issue date: 11.09.2025 Citizens are advised to be cautious and take necessary precautions. @ndmaindia

The training concluded with a valediction ceremony, marking the close of the five-day programme.

Sessions covered drafting sector reports and the development of a recovery framework with emphasis on Build Back Better (BBB) elements. Participants also engaged in group work and presentations, applying their learnings through sector-specific PDNA reports.

The fifth and concluding day of the Training Programme on Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) marked the successful culmination of the programme on 29th August, 2025. @ndmaindia

Sessions focused on Standard Procedures for undertaking PDNA in Housing and Education (Social Sectors) followed by a field visit to St. Mary's School, Mawpdang.

The fourth day of the Training Programme on Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) was held on 28th August 2025. @ndmaindia

Discussions focused on methodologies, practices for evaluating disaster impacts, strategies for effective response, recovery, restoration, & long-term rehabilitation. Group exercise enhanced understanding and practical application of the PDNA process.

The third day of Training Programme on Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) was held today, 27th August 2025 at MATI. The sessions focused on sector-wise standard procedures for undertaking PDNA in Infrastructure, Irrigation, Road Sectors and Flood Management. @ndmaindia

Participants were introduced to methods for assessing disaster impacts and planning effective rehabilitation strategies in the different sectors. The day concluded with group exercise to apply the concepts and methodologies discussed during the sessions.

Day 2 of Training Programme on Post Disaster Needs Assessment, organized by MSDMA in collaboration with MATI on 26.8.2025, focused on sector-wise standard procedures for undertaking PDNA in Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Forestry and Tourism Sectors.

This initiative aims to help the State's preparedness and response mechanisms by providing the skills for recovery and reconstruction, with sessions from experts to guide officials in carrying out effective post-disaster assessments.

Participants were introduced to the evolution, scope, and conceptual framework of PDNA, along with standard assessment procedures and recovery & reconstruction guidelines under NDRF/SDRF. They also engaged in group exercises.

The Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority (MSDMA), in collaboration with the Meghalaya Administrative Training Institute (MATI), is conducting a five-day Training Programme on Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) from today the 25th to 29th August 2025. @ndmaindia

District-wise weather warning as per IMD issue date: 20.08.2025 Citizens are advised to be cautious and take necessary precautions. #weatheralert #thunderstorm #lightning #rainfall #alert #staysafe #sdma #meghalaya #weatherupdate

Aapda Mitra Volunteers showcased community response at the Independence Day Celebration 2025 at JN Stadium, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District today. They displayed their skills in helping the community as volunteers showcasing the true spirit of freedom and safety. @ndmaindia

This Independence Day we celebrate the spirit of a safe and resilient nation, where communities are prepared, risks are reduced, and lives are protected. 🇮🇳 Happy 79th Independence Day. #79thindependenceday #sdma #meghalaya #harghartiranga #vandemataram #azadikaamritmahotsav

An awareness campaign on lightning safety in West Khasi Hills District was launched on the 12th August 2025, by Shri S. Marwein, MCS, ADC & CEO, DDMA, WKH at the DC Office, WKH, initiated by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), New Delhi. @ndmaindia

District-wise weather warning as per IMD issue date: 11.08.2025 Citizens are advised to be cautious and take necessary precautions. @ndmaindia #weatheralert #thunderstorm #lightning #rainfall #alert #staysafe #sdma #meghalaya #weatherupdate