The article explores the scenario around dignified end of life choice so boldly provided by the Government of Haryana in response to the resounding echoes of the Supreme Court’s stance on this often debated issue of euthanasia.
XV Finance Commission and Resources for Disaster Management – In Hindi
Get to know about the innovative approach of the XV Finance Commission for allocating resources for disaster management related purposes to the states. The XV Finance Commission has for the first timer provided resources for not only pre-disaster mitigation and capacity building but also for post-disaster reconstruction and rehabilitation.
Capacity Building for Disaster Resilience
Capacity building is a must to ensure effective and quality discharge of functions and bringing forth improvement in service delivery and is considered necessary for disaster resilience. In the intricate dance of organizational efficiency, every employee plays a pivotal role. Michael Kremer‘s O-Ring Theory of Economic Development, though basically focusing on highly sophisticated manufacturing […]
Threat of Earthquakes in the Himalayan Region: A Call to Action for Resilience
It is a harsh reality that being overwhelmed routinely by landslides and flash floods, the Himalayan states are ignoring earthquake safety, largely due to particularly long quiescence after the previous earthquake. In view of due date of next major earthquake drawing close it is recommended that the Himalayan states gear up their preparedness to reduce the threat of earthquakes by adopting and undertaking strategies for (i) mass awareness, (ii) dos and don’t campaigns, (iii) stringent building bye laws, (iv) incentives and punitive measures for compliance, (v) vulnerability assessment and retrofitting, (vi) risk transfer and low premiums, (vii) mandatory construction standards for loans, and (viii) stringent safety measures in lifeline buildings.
Uttarakhand Tunnel Project and Silkyara Disaster
Despite housing a number of these, Uttarakhand tunnel projects witnessed the heat of review, close scrutiny and critique from various ends including general public and media after the Silkyara tunnel disaster in which 41 workers were trapped and could be rescued only after 17 days on 28 November 2023.
Reflecting on Resilience from Sinking Joshimath
On the first anniversary of Sinking Joshimath or aggravated ground subsidence and the subsequent disaster that unfolded in Joshimath, it becomes imperative to reflect on the challenges faced and the inspiring journey toward recovery.
New Year and January 1
History is adorned with various dates that, in different cultures and epochs, marked the advent of a fresh beginning or New Year. Get to know as to how January 1 came to be accepted universally as being the New Years Day.
राज्य आपदा न्यूनीकरण कोष (Mitigation Fund Guidelines): मार्गनिर्देश व अन्य जानकारिया
वर्तमान में हमारे पास आपदा घटित होने से पहले कार्यवाही कर के सम्भावित क्षति को कम करने के विकल्प उपलब्ध हैं, जरूरत हैं तो बस उन्हें जानने-समझने की और ऐसा हम Mitigation Fund Guidelines का अध्ययन कर उन्हें समझ कर सहज ही कर सकते है
Disaster Management in India – Funding Provisions in Hindi
Funding provisions for disaster management in India are decided upon by the recommendations of successive Finance Commissions. Departing from the routine expenditure based approach, XV Finance Commission has also taken note of disaster risk faced by the states and has allocated funds not only for pre-disaster mitigation, preparedness and capacity building but also for post-disaster rehabilitation and reconsatruction.
बीमा के खेल में हवा शंट
जीवन व सम्पत्ति बचाने के बाद आपदा के प्रभावितो के दिमाग में जो सबसे पहली बात आती हैं, ज्यादातर स्थितियों में नुकसान का आंकलन करने व क्षति की भरपाई से सम्बन्धित होती हैं और ऐसे में प्रभावित व्यक्ति को ऐसे प्रकरणों में सरकार या अन्य स्त्रोतों के द्वारा दी जाने वाली सहायता का भी खयाल […]