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In order to reduce the enormous destructive potential of landslides and to minimise the consequential losses, it is necessary that the hazard must first be recognised, the risk analysed and an appropriate strategy developed at the national level to mitigate its impact. To achieve this objective, the National Disaster Management Authority initiated a series of […]
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Concerned at the recurring stampedes at places of mass gathering, including religious places, and typically ad-hoc responses to those, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has embarked on formulating an integrated and structured approach to crowd and disaster management at such places. This position paper is a step in that direction. The objective of this document is “To lay
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This radio discussion, broadcast on All India Radio’s FM Gold channel as part of the program News Analysis, examines the lessons learned from India’s response to Cyclone Phailin — one of the strongest cyclones to strike the country in 14 years. The conversation features Major General V.K. Datta, Senior Specialist at India’s National Disaster Management