Disaster risk reduction (DRR) refers to the policy objective of anticipating, and reducing risk. Although often used interchangeably with DRR, disaster risk management (DRM) can be thought of as the implementation of DRR, since it describes the actions that aim at achieving the objective of reducing risk. DRM is actually a continuum that seeks to […]
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Disrupted bridges and missed opportunities
We encounter bridges so frequently, and in such diverse variety that we often take these for granted, and do not often pay particular attention towards their existence, leave apart appreciating their role in socio-economic development of our region, and adding comfort, and convenience to our routine lives. But then, imagine a world without bridges. But […]
XV Finance Commission: Disaster Risk Index
In accordance with the recommendations of the XIV Finance Commission (FC) to take note of disaster risk faced by the states so as to bring objectivity in resource allocation, the XV Finance Commission (FC) developed the disaster risk index (DRI) through a quantitative exercise wherein scores were assigned to the probability of hazards striking the states […]
Lessons from June 2013 disaster of Uttarakhand
Small or big every incidence has some lessons in store for us, and intelligent are those who don’t wait to learn from incidences, and instead learn from the experiences gained by others. The lessons alone are however of little use unless these are acted upon. Hope some find their share of action points in the […]
Resource allocation basis of XV Finance Commission
The official machinery in our nation carries a lot of inertia that makes officials adhere to precedents. It is in fact a perfect risk transfer strategy where the burden of failure can easily be passed on to those setting the precedent. This makes innovations hard to come by, and this has also been the case […]
Disaster risk index (DRI)
In accordance with the recommendations of the XIV Finance Commission (FC) to bring objectivity in resource allocation and take note of disaster risk faced by the states the XV FC developed the disaster risk index (DRI) through a quantitative exercise wherein scores were assigned to the probability of hazards striking the states together with the extent […]
Basis of resource allocation
The official machinery in our nation carries a lot of inertia that makes officials adhere to precedents. It is in fact a perfect risk transfer strategy where the burden of failure can easily be passed on to those setting the precedent. This makes innovations hard to come by, and this has also been the case […]
Avalanche in the mountains
An avalanche is a rapid down slope flow of snow or ice in hilly or mountainous areas with enduring snowpack. These are triggered spontaneously by increased precipitation or snowpack weakening, or by external means such as humans, animals, and earthquakes. Primarily composed of flowing snow, and air, large avalanches have the capability to capture, and move ice, rocks, and trees. These devastate […]
Fire safety at school
Your daughter’s school might really not be as safe as you consider it to be. Past is said to be the key to the future, and schools across the globe have been hit by hazards. 18095 school children, and 853 teachers were actually killed in 2005 Muzaffarabad Earthquake. 10000 school children were killed in 2008 Sichuan […]
Landslide safety tips
Before a landslide Landslides are commonly occurring geomorphic phenomenon in the hills that modify slope and facilitate soil formation, and moisture retention. If in the hills, you can neither rule out nor ignore landslides. Your informed decisions, and planned timely action can however save you, your loved ones, and your community from the wrath of […]