The Supreme Court of India has ordered the government to frame a policy on disaster management, emphasizing the need for a more proactive approach to disaster preparedness and response. The court was hearing a petition filed by a group of activists, who argued that the government's response to natural disasters was inadequate and ineffective. The petitioners claimed that the government's lack of preparedness and inadequate response to disasters had resulted in significant loss of life and property. The court observed that the government had a constitutional obligation to protect the lives and property of citizens, and that this obligation required a more proactive approach to disaster management. The court directed the government to frame a policy on disaster management, which would include measures for disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation. The judgment has significant implications for disaster management in India. The court's emphasis on the need for a more proactive approach to disaster management is likely to influence the development of laws and policies related to disaster management in India. The judgment is also expected to have a bearing on the use of technology and other resources in disaster management. The court's observations on the need for a more proactive approach to disaster management are likely to be studied by scholars and lawyers, and are expected to shape the discourse on disaster management in India. The Supreme Court's judgment is a significant contribution to the development of the law on disaster management in India, and is likely to have a lasting impact on the government's approach to disaster management. The court's decision to order the government to frame a policy on disaster management is a testament to the importance of proactive planning and preparedness in disaster management. The judgment is expected to be cited in future cases related to disaster management, and is likely to shape the discourse on the use of technology and other resources in disaster management.