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Sendai Framework

Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR): Concept and India’s Alignment

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Introduction In the 21st century, disasters are no longer viewed merely as sudden natural events but as outcomes of underlying vulnerabilities, poor planning, and unsustainable development practices. Recognizing this shift, the global community adopted the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030) to move beyond relief-centric approaches toward risk-informed development and resilience building. The framework…

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NDMA in Disaster Management in India

Role and Effectiveness of NDMA in Disaster Management in India

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Introduction India’s geographical diversity—ranging from the Himalayan mountains to long coastlines and vast river systems—makes it highly prone to multiple types of disasters. Over time, it became clear that ad hoc relief-based approaches were insufficient to deal with the growing scale and complexity of disasters. This led to the creation of a dedicated institutional mechanism,…

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solutions to droughts, floods, and interrupted navigation

Interlinking of Rivers: A Viable Solution to Droughts, Floods, and Interrupted Navigation – A Critical Examination

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Introduction India is a country of diverse hydrological regimes, hosting numerous river systems that sustain agriculture, industries, drinking water supply, and inland navigation. Despite this, India faces multi-dimensional water problems: To address these challenges, the concept of interlinking rivers (ILR) has emerged as a potential solution. The idea is to transfer surplus water from river…

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