Disasters in India
Classification of Disasters by Government of India Disasters in India Earthquake Earthquake is a sudden release of energy with series of underground shock waves and movements on the earth surface…
Acts, Policies, Guidelines and Framework
National Disaster Management Act 2005 The National Disaster Management Act was enacted in 2005. It brings about a paradigm shift in India's Disaster Management where it shifted to preparedness, prevention…
Institutions of Disaster Management
Present Structure of DM in India The institutional structure for Disaster Management in India is in a state of transition. The new setup following the implementation of Disaster Management Act…
Disaster Management in India
Evolution of DM in India Disaster Management in India has evolved from "Activity based Reactive setup" to a pro active institutional structure, from a relief based approach to a multi…
Hazard Profile of India
Being one of the 10 worst disaster prone country, India has been vulnerable in varying degree to large number of natural and man made disaster on account of its geoclimatic…
Classification of Disasters
The disasters can be classified into Natural Disasters and Anthropogenic Disasters. NaturalTerrestrialEarthquakesVolcanoesLandslidesAvalancheSoil ErosionBiologicalEpidemicsForest firesMeteorologicalHeat/Cold wavesFloodsCyclonesDroughtsBlizzardsFrostAquaticTsunamisDead zonesTidal wavesStorm surgesManmade or AnthropogenicGlobal WarmingChemical Radioactive Nuclear AccidentsIndustrial HazardsUrbanizationOil spillsForest FiresTransportation DisastersBuilding Collapse
Risk Reduction and Disaster Management Cycle
Disaster Management is a body of policy and administrative decisions and operational activities which pertain to various stages of disaster at all levels. Three key stages of activity are taken…
Introduction to Disaster Management
Hazard : "It is any dangerous condition or event that threatens or has potential to cause injury to life or damage to property, environment. On the basis of origin, the…