Prepared communities, faster recovery.
BITAN builds the capacity of vulnerable communities across flood-prone West Bengal and cyclone-affected coastal areas to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters — through training, early-warning systems, and post-disaster rehabilitation.
West Bengal and Tripura are among India's most disaster-prone states — facing annual flooding, cyclones, and landslides that devastate already-vulnerable communities. BITAN's disaster management work focuses on building resilience before disasters strike, not just responding after.
We train Village Disaster Management Teams (VDMTs), support community-level Disaster Management Plans (DMPs), and link communities to district administration early-warning networks. Post-disaster, BITAN provides rapid needs assessments, relief distribution support, and livelihood rehabilitation.
Over two decades of on-the-ground work translated into measurable change.
Each project reflects a distinct partnership, geography, and community need — united by BITAN’s commitment to lasting, community-owned change.
Emergency relief and livelihood rehabilitation for cyclone-affected families in coastal South 24 Parganas.
Building community-led disaster preparedness in flood-prone blocks through VDMT formation and mock drills.
“The way BITAN is working at community level deserves recognition. They don't just implement projects — they leave behind empowered communities that know what to do when disaster strikes.”
Whether you fund a project, volunteer your skills, or partner your organisation — your support helps BITAN reach more communities and create deeper impact.
