The Delhi Ridge, an extension of the Aravalli Hills, is the last remaining natural forest in the capital and a crucial ecological barrier that shields the Indo-Gangetic Plains from desertification. It...
Youth activism is playing a crucial role in shaping environmental policies and driving public awareness. Young leaders are taking action today, advocating for urgent responses to climate issues and in...
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If the capacity of a community to face the perceived disasters is developed before the specialised responders arrive, many lives could be easily saved and infrastructural losses minimised.
The utility of disaster insurance, a relatively new concept for India, is still being debated. This insurance would perhaps be useful only if a foundation is laid for a social and physical disaster mi...
About 59 per cent of India’s land area is under the threat of moderate to severe earthquake intensity.
With the global increase in frequency and intensity of disasters, the need to address diverse challenges in the field of disaster research and practice requires a perspective beyond the current hazard...
If the capacity of a community to face the perceived disasters is developed before the specialised responders arrive, many lives could be easily saved and infrastructural losses minimised.
The utility of disaster insurance, a relatively new concept for India, is still being debated. This insurance would perhaps be useful only if a foundation is laid for a social and physical disaster mitigation infrastructure.
About 59 per cent of India’s land area is under the threat of moderate to severe earthquake intensity.
