Assam Floods- Reasons, Challenges and Way Forward
Over 56 lakh people in Assam were affected by the recent floods and at least 109 people fell victim to its furies. The Assam floods…
Disasters & Management
Assam Blowout – Causes, Consequences, Way Ahead
Yet another addition to the series of industrial accidents and disasters plaguing India during the trying times of a global pandemic- recently dubbed …
Cautionary Tale- Vizag Gas Leak
The recent gas leak from LG Polymers India unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Vishakhapatnam has affected 2,000 people in a 5km radius. 11 people have died an…
PM Cares Fund – Objectives, Features, Concerns
‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund’ (PM CARES Fund)’ has been set up on March 28, 2020. It was set up…
Amazon rainforest fires – Everything you need to know
Forest fire as a disaster is gaining prominence in recent years. Many international forums like G7 are undertaking several measures to address this crisis. The…
[Premium] Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) – The Debate on Development vs. Conservation
The Union cabinet has recently approved the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification, 2018 with periodic amendments to some clauses. It sparked the …
Green Building – The Key to Good Health and Environment
The green buildings in India constitute less than 2%. However, there is a great opportunity to increase that number since about 60% of the country’s…
Dam Safety in India – Issues and Analysis
The recent Kerala floods have showcased the dangers of surplus water accumulation in dams. In this context, it is necessary to understand the role of …
