IDRN
India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN)
District Disaster Management Authority – North East District, Delhi
About IDRN
The India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN) is a web-based national inventory platform developed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, under the GOI–UNDP Disaster Risk Management Programme. The portal is designed to provide real-time information on critical resources, including equipment, skilled human resources, and emergency supplies, required for effective disaster response
The IDRN portal has been managed and monitored by the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) since June 2008, and is hosted on National Informatics Centre (NIC) servers, New Delhi
Purpose of IDRN
The primary objective of IDRN is to enable District Authorities, State Authorities, and decision-makers to quickly locate and mobilize resources during emergencies, thereby ensuring timely and effective disaster response and saving lives
Objectives of IDRN
- To develop a systematic and updated inventory of disaster response equipment
- To provide current information on available resources across departments
- To enable easy identification of disaster locations
- To ensure efficient and timely response during disasters
- To maintain details of resource locations and warehouses
- To facilitate availability of skilled human resources
- To support immediate and effective emergency response
Need for IDRN
One of the major challenges during disaster response is the lack of readily available data on resources and skilled manpower. This often results in delays in response, which can cost lives.
Given India’s high vulnerability to natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, cyclones, landslides, and tsunamis, the IDRN was developed to provide a centralized, reliable, and easily accessible resource database for disaster managers and District Collectors
IDRN Architecture
The IDRN system operates through a synchronized architecture involving:
- National level monitoring by NIDM
- Data hosting at NIC
- State-level coordination
- District-level data entry and updation
- Line departments providing verified resource data
All data is entered through an online application, ensuring uniformity and real-time access
Maintenance & Monitoring of IDRN
- NIDM: Central monitoring, user administration, technical maintenance, training, and support
- NIC: Hosting and server management of the IDRN portal
- State Authorities / SDMA: Coordination with District Magistrates for data updation
- District Authorities (DM/DC): Authorized officers for data collection, validation, and updation from all line departments using district technical support
Role of DDMA – North East District
The District Magistrate, North East District, as Chairperson of DDMA, is the authorized officer for:
- Coordinating with all line departments and agencies
- Ensuring timely collection and verification of resource data
- Facilitating regular updation of IDRN data
- Strengthening district preparedness and response capacity
Official IDRN Portal
🔗 IDRN Website: https://idrn.nidm.gov.in
(Managed by National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
