Complexities related to terrain and weather conditions in the Himalayan region make Helicopter operations risky. Besides stringent monitoring and regulation, the passengers should be briefed on the risks associated with these Flying Taxi.
The Ahmedabad Air Crash and the Roar of the Tiger
An air crash … UK bound flight from Ahmedabad meeting with an accident. A big setback for aviation industry but then what about the mental state of an occasional flier?
The Fortress of Freedom
Despite hardships Himalaya offered its residents a fortress of freedom, freedom from war and strife and they could devote their energies towards productive pursuits.
People-Powered Development in the Himalayas
The Himalayas eagerly await people-powered development as the alienation of the indigenous people with immense traditional knowledge from the development process is the prime cause of the looming ecological and environmental crisis in the region.
Climate Change and Uttarakhand’s Environment
Climate change as also our actions threaten the life support strategy and welfare of a large population not only in Uttarakhand but also in thee densely populated Indo-Gangetic plains. Urgent remedial action is therefore warranted to save this fragile terrain and welfare of people dependent on it.
The Vulnerability Paradox: Are We Missing the Weak?
Are our DRR interventions missing the weak and vulnerable sections of the community and serving only the ones with safety nets, knowledge, resources, political say and clout.
Climate Change and Disaster Management in Uttarakhand
Climate change impacts are a major challenge for disaster management professionals, and more so in the Himalayan region where the stakes are high and changes are irreversible.
Are We Ready for the Big One?
Earthquake is a harsh reality for the Himalayan region and located in the Seismic Gap the threat is real big for Uttarakhand. We have to evaluate if we are ready for the big one and act positively and quickly.
Understanding Ourselves to Protect Our Future
Our evolutionary programming together with lacking tradition of historical record keeping, enhance our vulnerability and we need to understand ourselves to protect our future.
Faith and Physiology: Navigating the Dangerous Heights of the Char Dham Yatra
The Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand attracts pilgrims in large numbers from far and wide and it is the duty of the state to ensure safety and comfort of the pilgrims. Awareness, compulsory acclimatization, specialised high altitude healthcare, prompt and effective response, restriction and regulation hold the key to safe and secure Char Dham Yatra.