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Disaster Resilience

Disaster Resilience and the Need for Resilient Infrastructure in India

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Introduction India’s development trajectory is increasingly challenged by frequent and intense disasters such as floods, cyclones, earthquakes, heatwaves, and landslides. These events not only disrupt lives but also damage critical infrastructure—roads, bridges, power systems, housing, and communication networks—leading to long-term socio-economic setbacks. In this context, the concept of disaster resilience has gained prominence as a…

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NavIC (IRNSS)

The Strategic Dawn: Why India Created NavIC (IRNSS)

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The genesis of India’s indigenous satellite navigation system, NavIC, is not merely a tale of technological ambition but a profound declaration of national strategic autonomy. The necessity for an independent regional constellation arose from critical vulnerabilities inherent in relying on foreign-controlled Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), primarily the US-operated Global Positioning System (GPS). The Inviolable…

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Sector-Specific Guidelines in Disaster Management: A Strategic Approach to Reducing Vulnerability and Enhancing Resilience

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Introduction Disasters—natural or man-made—have profound and wide-reaching consequences across various sectors of society, from health and infrastructure to agriculture, education, and industry. While overarching disaster management frameworks provide foundational principles and strategies, sector-specific guidelines are essential for translating these principles into actionable, context-sensitive measures tailored to individual sectors. These guidelines are crucial in reducing vulnerabilities…

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