Indian & World Geography·Policy Changes
International Cooperation — Policy Changes
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Entry | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Framework | 1950 | Articles 253 and 73 of the Indian Constitution provide the foundational framework for international disaster cooperation. Article 253 empowers Parliament to make laws for implementing international treaties and agreements, while Article 73 grants the Union executive power over international relations. | These provisions enable India to participate in international disaster management frameworks like the Sendai Framework and enter into bilateral disaster management agreements without requiring constitutional amendments for each international commitment. |