DRR Expo 2026 | 16th - 18th April 2026 | Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
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Disaster Risk Reduction Expo 2026

Expo Theme: Provide solutions for Disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and resilience, not just emergency response.

DRR Expo 2026 is an international exhibition focused on Disaster Risk Reduction, showcasing innovations, strategies, and technologies for preventing losses, managing emergencies, and building community resilience to be held on 16 – 18 April 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India with the main theme ‘’ Provide solutions for Disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and resilience, not just emergency response’’

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Expo is a specialized exhibition and knowledge platform that brings together government authorities, technology providers, industries, NGOs, researchers, and communities to showcase solutions that reduce disaster risks before disasters occur.

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About Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

A disaster is a serious event that causes major damage, loss, or disruption to life, property, the environment, or normal activities—often beyond the affected community’s ability to cope using its own resources.

Key Characteristics of a Disaster

Sudden or slow onset

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Causes loss of life, livelihood, or property

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Disrupts normal life and economy

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Requires emergency response and external support

Types of Disasters

Natural Disasters

Caused by natural processes:

  • Flood
  • Earthquake
  • Cyclone / Hurricane
  • Drought
  • Landslide
  • Tsunami
  • Forest Fire

Man-Made Disasters

Caused by human actions or failures:

  • Industrial accidents (chemical or gas leaks)
  • Nuclear accidents
  • Oil spills
  • Fires & explosions
  • Building or dam collapse
  • Transport accidents

Biological Disasters

  • Epidemics / Pandemics (e.g., COVID-19)
  • Animal or crop diseases

Disaster Management

Disaster Management means organizing, planning, and using resources to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters so that loss of life, property, and the environment is minimized.

Objectives of Disaster Management

  • Save human lives
  • Reduce damage to property & infrastructure
  • Provide quick relief and medical help
  • Restore normal life as soon as possible

Disaster Management Cycle

Mitigation

Actions taken before a disaster to reduce impact

  • Flood embankments
  • Earthquake-resistant buildings
  • Land-use planning

Preparedness

Getting ready before a disaster occurs

  • Early warning systems
  • Emergency plans
  • Mock drills & training
  • Stocking food, medicines, equipment

Response

Immediate actions during & just after a disaster

  • Search & rescue
  • Evacuation
  • Emergency medical aid
  • Relief camps, food & water supply

Recovery

Returning to normal life after the disaster

  • Rehabilitation of people
  • Reconstruction of houses & infrastructure
  • Livelihood restoration

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) means reducing the damage and losses caused by disasters by taking planned actions before a disaster happens.

Why DRR is Important

  • Saves lives
  • Reduces economic loss
  • Cheaper than disaster response
  • Supports sustainable development

DRR Aims To

  • Reduce hazards
  • Reduce exposure
  • Reduce vulnerability
  • Increase capacity & preparedness