What is the state of Indian dams? What are the issues with Indian dams? Dam safety and government initiatives in India? Read further to know more. According to recent UN research, 3,700 dams in India will lose 26% of their total storage capacity by 2050 as a result of sediment buildup, which … [Read more...] about State of Indian Dams
Disaster Management Notes
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
The Disaster Management Act of 2005 established the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), an Indian specialized force, "for a special response to a threatening disaster scenario or disaster." Read here to learn more about the NDRF. In India, the State Government is in charge of disaster … [Read more...] about National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
Disaster Management Act 2005
Disaster Management Act 2005 provides for the effective management of disasters in the country. The act extends to the whole of India. What do you understand by the term "Disaster" and "Disaster Management"? Disaster "Disaster" refers to a catastrophe, mishap, calamity, or grave occurrence … [Read more...] about Disaster Management Act 2005
Natural Hazards and Disasters
Sustainable growth is severely hampered by the human and material losses brought on by Natural Hazards and Disasters. Lives and property can be protected by releasing precise forecasts and warnings in a simple-to-understand manner and by educating people on how to prepare for such hazards before … [Read more...] about Natural Hazards and Disasters
Lightning: Causes, Types, and Hotspots
Lightning deaths have always been a concern for mankind. Read here to know more about the causes of lightning, types of lightning and the hotspots of lightning. In 2019–20, there were about 1.4 crore lightning strikes reported in India. In 2020–21, there were 1.85 crore … [Read more...] about Lightning: Causes, Types, and Hotspots
Forest Fires: Causes, Types and Effects
The incidence of forest fires is increasing year by year. Read here to know the cause, effects, and mitigation efforts for it. Wildfires are a natural occurrence within some forest ecosystems, but in a few years, the fires are becoming more extreme and widespread. Hotter and drier weather caused … [Read more...] about Forest Fires: Causes, Types and Effects
Epidemic Diseases Act 1897: The powers under Section 188 of IPC
Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 is an Act to provide for the better prevention of the spread of Dangerous Epidemic Diseases. Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 is an act which is at the centre stage of the lives of most Indians today - on the backdrop of COVID19 pandemic. The Colonial legislation framed … [Read more...] about Epidemic Diseases Act 1897: The powers under Section 188 of IPC
PM Cares Fund – Objectives, Constitution, and Issues
PM CARES Fund is a public charitable trust set up in 2020 with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency situation like posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The PM CARES was formed on 28 March 2020 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its chairperson and senior cabinet members as … [Read more...] about PM Cares Fund – Objectives, Constitution, and Issues
Kerala Floods 2018 – Please Join Us in Rescue and Recovery
Kerala Floods 2018: Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years. Never before had the State witnessed a calamity of this scale. 80 dams opened, 300+ lives lost and 2,25000+ people are in about 1500+ relief camps. Please join us in rescue and recovery. Kerala Floods - How can you help in … [Read more...] about Kerala Floods 2018 – Please Join Us in Rescue and Recovery
Flood Governance in India – Are We Prepared Enough?
India is one of the worst flood affected nation across the world. The frequency of urban floods due to high-intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. Flood management and flood governance are in news often. In this post, let's analyse India's disaster response capabilities to tackle … [Read more...] about Flood Governance in India – Are We Prepared Enough?
