District Disaster Management Authority, Uttarkashi

What District Disaster Management Authority, Uttarkashi does

District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Uttarkashi is a statutory district-level government body constituted under Section 14 of the Disaster Management Act 2005, operating as the implementation arm of the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) for Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. Headed by the District Magistrate (currently Shri Prashant Kumar Arya), the authority coordinates all disaster management activities across the district — covering an area of 8,016 km², a population of 3,30,086 spread across 6 tehsils (Bhatwari, Chinyali Saur, Dunda, Purola, Mori, Rajgarhi), and the millions of pilgrims traversing the CharDham Yatra route annually.

The authority's product portfolio is anchored by two core planning documents — the District Disaster Management Plan (refreshed annually, e.g., 2023 and 2024 editions) and the annual CharDham Yatra Management Plan (most recent: Yatra Plan 2026). Supporting services include Incident Response System (IRS) training, mock drills, search-and-rescue and first-aid programs, IEC publications (pocketbooks, posters on earthquake-resistant construction and landslide safety), and monthly DEOC reports. Service delivery relies on the district administrative hierarchy reaching from the District Collectorate through tehsils, blocks, and gram panchayats, supported by partner agencies including NDMA, USDMA, NDRF, NMI, IMD, Forest Division, and SJVN. No proprietary technology platform is disclosed.

DDMA Uttarkashi operates entirely on government budget allocations channeled through USDMA from the State Disaster Response Fund and State Disaster Mitigation Fund. Services to the public — including emergency response via toll-free 1077 — are provided free of cost. The entity has no commercial revenue model, no disclosed operating budget, and no headcount growth trajectory; it is a permanent statutory institution whose "expansion" manifests through refreshed plans, broadened inter-agency coordination, and expanded training programs rather than through market-driven growth.

Name

District Disaster Management Authority, Uttarkashi

Legal name

District Disaster Management Authority, Uttarkashi

Website

https://ddmauttarkashi.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DDMA Uttarkashi is a statutory district government body under India's Disaster Management Act 2005 that plans, coordinates, and delivers disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and CharDham Yatra safety services across Uttarkashi district's 6 tehsils for 3.3 lakh residents and millions of annual pilgrims.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Disaster Management Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural Disaster Preparedness & Recovery (Storm/Flood/Wildfire) (BPABANAI)

Keywords

• Disaster management services
• Emergency response coordination
• Disaster preparedness planning
• Search and rescue operations
• Public safety management

Headquarters

HQ city

Uttarkashi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a district-level government authority, DDMA Uttarkashi is funded through government budgets including State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and State Disaster Mitigation Fund. Revenue comes from government allocations for disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and management activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DDMA Uttarkashi is a district-level government authority that plans, coordinates, and monitors disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and response activities for Uttarkashi district under the Disaster Management Act 2005. It operates the District Emergency Operations Center (DEOC), conducts mock drills and training programs, manages CharDham Yatra pilgrim safety, and develops annual District Disaster Management Plans.

Product overview

DDMA Uttarkashi operates as a district-level government body under the Disaster Management Act 2005, providing disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and management services. The organization offers a unified portfolio of disaster management products and services centered around the District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) and CharDham Yatra Management Plan as core planning documents. Supporting services include regular mock drills and training programs (IRS training, search and rescue, first aid/CPR), access to disaster management acts and NDMA guidelines, IEC materials and publications, and monthly/annual disaster reports from the District Emergency Operations Center (DEOC). The organization also provides emergency contact services via toll-free number 1077.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP)
• CharDham Yatra Management Plan
• Mock Drills and Training Programs
• District Emergency Operations Center (DEOC)
• Emergency Helpline Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Manages disaster response for 3,30,086 residents across 8,016 km²
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered important and core.

• India Meteorological Department (IMD)importantTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024IMD provides weather forecasts and warnings to DDMA Uttarkashi for disaster preparedness and early warning systems. The IMD logo appears on the DDMA website indicating active collaboration for weather-related disaster prevention.
• SJVN Ltd (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam)importantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2023SJVN Ltd operates the 60 MW Naitwar Mori Hydro Power Station in the district. DDMA Uttarkashi coordinates with SJVN for Emergency Action Plans for the dam and barrage, Crisis & Disaster Management Plans, and safety coordination for the hydroelectric project.
• Forest Division, UttarkashiimportantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaboration on Disaster Risk Reduction workshops and interdepartmental coordination during disasters. Joint efforts on forest fire prevention and control, with DDMA providing support to forest department operations.
• District Magistrate/District Collectorate NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017IRS (Incident Response System) training and mock exercises organized in collaboration with district administration across Bhatwari tehsil, district headquarters, and other locations for comprehensive disaster response capability building.
• Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005USDMA is the parent state-level authority under the Disaster Management Act 2005. DDMA Uttarkashi operates as the district-level implementation arm, following policies and guidelines laid down by USDMA. The Uttarakhand Disaster Management Authority is chaired by the Chief Minister of the State.
• National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005NDMA is the national nodal agency for disaster management. DDMA Uttarkashi follows NDMA guidelines for Incident Response System (IRS) and district-level disaster management planning. NDMA conducts national-level mock drills and training programs in collaboration with state and district authorities.
• National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDRF conducts district-level mock exercises on flash floods and landslides in coordination with DDMA Uttarkashi. NDRF teams provide specialized search and rescue capabilities during major disaster events.
• Nehru Mountaineering Institute (NMI), UttarkashiimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-day specialized disaster management training programs conducted at NMI. Collaboration for mountaineering-related rescue operations and high-altitude disaster response.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Philippines: Philippine national council responsible for disaster risk reduction and management, with a structure of national-regional-local councils. Comparable in mandate (multi-hazard preparedness, response, and recovery) and in coordinating district-level operations under a national framework.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), USA: U.S. federal agency for disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Performs a functionally equivalent role to Indian DDMAs at the federal level and serves as the international benchmark for integrated emergency management systems.
• National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), India: Apex national body for disaster management in India that lays down policies, guidelines, and approves disaster management plans. DDMA Uttarkashi implements NDMA's guidelines (e.g., Incident Response System) at the district level, making it a structural peer with broader national scope.

Regional players

• Jammu & Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA J&K): State-level disaster management authority for J&K, a peer Himalayan jurisdiction with comparable multi-hazard risk (earthquakes, landslides, floods) and a similar district-state-national governance hierarchy under the Disaster Management Act 2005.
• Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (MSDMA): State-level disaster management authority for Maharashtra with a comparable district-state governance structure. While not a Himalayan region, it faces similar multi-hazard (floods, landslides, industrial disasters) coordination challenges at a larger scale.
• Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA): State-level disaster management authority for Himachal Pradesh, a neighboring Himalayan state with a similar risk profile (earthquakes, landslides, flash floods, high-altitude pilgrimage routes). Directly comparable in mandate, structure, and operating environment, though serving a different state.

Direct peers

• DDMA Chamoli: Neighboring district disaster management authority in Uttarakhand covering Chamoli district (also home to Badrinath and parts of CharDham Yatra route). Operates under the same USDMA parent, faces similar Himalayan risks, and coordinates the same Yatra management responsibilities.
• National Disaster Response Force (NDRF): Specialized disaster response force that conducts mock exercises and specialized search and rescue operations in coordination with DDMA Uttarkashi. Operates as a peer responder within Uttarkashi's disaster management ecosystem for flash floods, landslides, and earthquakes.
• DDMA Rudraprayag: District disaster management authority for Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand, which hosts Kedarnath. Closest functional peer at the same administrative tier with overlapping CharDham Yatra responsibility and identical Disaster Management Act 2005 mandate.
• Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA): State-level parent authority of DDMA Uttarkashi under the Disaster Management Act 2005. Performs the same disaster management coordination function as DDMA Uttarkashi but at the state level for all 13 districts of Uttarakhand, making it the closest functional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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