About Us

The Disaster Management Initiatives and Convergence Society (DMICS) is a premiere civil society organization established in 2005 in the aftermath of Indian Ocean Tsunami. Over the years, DMICS has evolved from its origins as a think tank into a dynamic, community-centric institution dedicated to advancing inclusive and sustainable Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

DMICS serves as a pivotal platform that convenes Scientists, Decision-makers, Professionals, Practitioners, Policymakers, Researchers, Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Diplomats and Subject matter experts, fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation to strengthen disaster risk reduction and management practices.

The organization is dedicated to initiating and promoting innovative practices, ideas, and projects aimed at enhancing community resilience. Our flagship initiative, the World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM), has emerged as one of the world's largest recurring global platforms on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) outside the UN system. Since 2008, DMICS has successfully organized Six editions of WCDM jointly with various state governments in collaboration with NDMA, NIDM, UN Agencies, CDRI, various Scientific Institutions, Academia, as well as National, Regional, and International Stakeholders.

The first WCDM, held in 2008 in Hyderabad, was inaugurated by Hon'ble Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, along with Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The keynote address was delivered by Gen. N. C. Vij, the then Vice-Chairman of NDMA. These events brought together delegates from national governments, UN organizations, scientific institutions, academia, civil society, and the private sector, setting a strong precedent for collaborative disaster management discourse in India and beyond.

Across Six consecutive editions, the World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM) has been graced by eminent leaders, visionaries and policymakers, including Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Shri Rajnath Singh, Dr P G Dhar Chakrabarti, (IAS, the then Secretary, NDMA), Shri Kamal Kishore (Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, and Head of UNDRR), Ms. Mami Mizutori (Former Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, and Head of UNDRR), Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, Shri Kiren Rijiju, Mr. Shombi Sharp (UN - Resident Representative in India) among others including participating delegates from over 100+ countries. Their presence reflects the high-level commitment and policy significance that WCDM commands in advancing India's disaster resilience and risk governance agenda.

In 2022, DMICS took a significant step toward recognizing leadership and innovation in the disaster risk reduction (DRR) landscape by instituting the WCDM-DRR Awards, 2022. These awards honour outstanding individuals and institutions that have made exemplary contributions to strengthening India's disaster resilience and climate preparedness. The maiden awards ceremony, held on 22 June 2022, was graced by Hon'ble Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon'ble Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Development of the North Eastern Region, Government of India, setting a strong precedent in advancing India toward a more disaster-resilient future.

The recently held WCDM-DRR Awards, 2025 ceremony, held on 15 January 2025, was graced by Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, underscoring the importance of advancing resilience through evidence-based practice, innovation, and community-centred action. Justice Shri M. M. Kumar, Former Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir, Chair - Jury, WCDM DRR Awards and Shri Sanjay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, graced the occasion as Guest of Honour.