These guidelines recognize the fact that even though tsunami is a low probability event, it is capable of resulting in enormous loss of lives, loss of property, assets and public infrastructure in the coastal areas. These Guidelines are an important step towards comprehensive tsunami risk management in India, by developing resilience to face future tsunamis and for integrating risk mitigation measures as a part of routine safety culture. 

General N.C.Vij, Vice Chairman, NDMA, in his address, narrated briefly the importance of the Guidelines for effective management of Tsunamis. He mentioned that Disaster Management is being mainstreamed into the developmental planning process. He also mentioned that subject of Disaster Management has been made a part of educational curriculum. 

Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, gave a brief introduction about the Early Warning System. He mentioned the significant contribution made by scientific and technological community in improving the early warning and the dissemination to the disaster-prone communities. He informed that India has been asked to lead the global Tsunami Warning System.