The Assam State Disaster Management Manual (ASDMM), 2015 which is cabinet approved framework for relief and response based on the National Disaster Management Act, 2005 brought in a paradigm shift in planning for emergency preparedness and response and broader disaster management in the state.

The manual through relief camp management guidelines sets aside certain minimum standards to be adhered to by responsible stakeholders for providing immediate services and protection to the victims who have been rendered homeless/displaced. It is essential that the compliance to the guidelines is measured with due seriousness so as to improve upon quality of disaster response services and for bringing greater accountability among stakeholders.

This document is based on field level assessment considering the provision of ‘Relief Camp Management Guideline’ (Appendix-XXXV) of the Assam Disaster Management Manual, 2015. It aims to access the basic quality services provided in relief camps, to measure the compliance standard and to understand areas of improvement for effective and transparent relief camp management as mandated in the cabinet approved manual.