Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju today said half of the battle against the disasters would be won by increasing disaster awareness and improving early warning systems. He said this while inaugurating the 14th foundation day of National Disaster Management Authority in New Delhi. <br />''<br />''<br />''Mr Rijiju said, increased human activities have led to the hampering of the environment tremendously and also increased the risk of climate change and disasters. He said, today the world cannot ignore India when it comes to Disaster Risk Reduction because we have come a long way in Disaster Management. <br />''<br />''<br />