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Core GS3 syllabus topic (Disaster Management), critical for understanding governance challenges in vulnerable regions, and policy formulation for sustainable development.
Disaster management in the Himalayan region involves a multi-faceted approach to mitigate risks from frequent natural hazards like floods, landslides, and GLOFs, focusing on preparedness, response, and long-term resilience building in a geologically fragile and ecologically sensitive area.
Vulnerability
Prone to flash floods, GLOFs, landslides, and seismic activity due to its fragile geology and active tectonics.
Challenges
Inhospitable terrain, remote settlements, difficulty in infrastructure development, and forecasting extreme events.
Mitigation Measures
Enforcing strict construction codes, discouraging settlements and large projects in vulnerable zones, and investing in glacier health tracking.
Planning Approach
Integrating long-term disaster planning into regional development programmes for enhanced resilience.
Static syllabus anchors
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conceptual area | Environmental Law & Policy |
| Conceptual area | Welfare Schemes & Social Policies |
Institutions & roles
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| Nepalese authorities | Responsible for disaster response and policy enforcement |
| Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) | Provides satellite data for monitoring |
Mains (GS1): Important Geophysical Phenomena, Disaster Management
Mains (GS3): Disaster and Disaster Management, Infrastructure, Environmental Impact Assessment
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Disaster Management in Himalayan Region
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