Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness

1 Disaster Management- Prevention , Preparedness and Mitigation

  1. Disaster Management: Conceptual Framework
  2. Disaster Prevention
  3. Disaster Preparedness
  4. Disaster Mitigation
  5. Towards Effective Disaster Management

2 Disaster Preparedness- Concept and Nature

  1. Disaster Preparedness: Concept and Significance
  2. Disaster Preparedness Measures
  3. Institutional Mechanisms for Disaster Preparedness
  4. Towards Effective Disaster Preparedness

3 Disaster Preparedness Plan

  1. Planning in the Context of Disaster Preparedness
  2. Disaster Preparedness Plan: Concept and Significance
  3. Preparedness During Bhuj Earthquake: A Case Study
  4. Disaster Preparedness Plan: Essentials

4 Disaster Preparedness for People with Special Needs/Vulnerable Groups

  1. Disasters and Vulnerable Groups
  2. Disaster Preparedness and Women
  3. Vulnerable Groups and Preparedness Strategies

5 Disaster Preparedness with Relevance to Housing, Infrastructure and Live Stock

  1. Disaster Preparedness with Relevance to Housing and Infrastructure
  2. Livestock Preparedness in Disasters

6 Community-based Disaster Preparedness Plan

  1. Community-based Disaster Preparedness: Need and Significance
  2. Community-based Disaster Preparedness Plan
  3. Operationalising Community-based Disaster Preparedness Plan: Key Strategies

7 Role of Information, Education, Communication and Training

  1. Information, Education, Communication and Training: Nature and Significance
  2. Community Awareness
  3. Information, Education, Communication and Training: Components and Strategies

8 Disaster Preparedness- Role and Responsibilities of Central, State, District and Local Administration

  1. Role of Central Government
  2. Role of Central Government Ministries
  3. Role of Central Government Specialized Agencies
  4. Role of State Government
  5. Role of District Administration
  6. Role of Sub-District Administration

9 Disaster Preparedness- Role and Responsibilities of Armed Forces, Polices, Para-military Forces, National Service Scheme and Scouts

  1. Role of Armed Forces
  2. Role of Police
  3. Role of Fire Service
  4. Role of Para-Military Forces
  5. Role of National Service Scheme
  6. Role of National Cadet Corps, Scouts, and Guides

10 Disaster Preparedness- Role and Responsibilities of International Agencies, Non-governmental Organisation, Community-based Organisations, Community and Media

  1. Role of International Agencies
  2. Role of Non-governmental Organisations
  3. Role of Community-based Organisations
  4. Role of Community
  5. Role of Family and Individuals
  6. Role of Media

11 Information Technology- Role in Disaster Preparedness with Special Reference to Geographical Information System

  1. Role of Science and Technology in Disaster Preparedness
  2. Information Technology and Disaster Preparedness
  3. Geographical Information System
  4. Meteorological and Hydrological Disaster Preparedness

12 Use and Application of Emerging Technologies in Disaster Preparedness-I

  1. Remote Sensing
  2. Disaster Mapping
  3. Aerial Photography
  4. Land-use Zoning

13 Use and Application of Emerging Technologies in Disaster Preparedness-II

  1. Emergency Communication
  2. Wireless and Radio
  3. HAM Radio
  4. Worst Scenario Analysis
  5. Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)

14 Disaster Mitigation

  1. Disaster Mitigation: Concept
  2. Disaster Mitigation: Importance
  3. Disaster Mitigation: Guiding Principles
  4. Disaster Mitigation Tools

15 Disaster Mitigation Strategies

  1. Disaster Mitigation Approaches
  2. Mitigation Strategies with Reference to Specific Disasters
  3. Disaster Mitigation Strategies: Government of India Initiatives

16 Emerging Trends in Disaster Mitigation-I

  1. Disaster Mitigation: Emerging Trends
  2. Understanding Sustainable Development
  3. Social Cost-Benefit Analysis
  4. Environment Impact Assessment

17 Emerging Trends in Disaster Mitigation-II

  1. Sustainable Development and Disaster Mitigation
  2. Epidemiological Surveillance
  3. Sustainable Land-Use Planning
  4. Coastal Zone Management

18 Mitigation Management – I

  1. Disaster Mitigation and Team Work
  2. National Disaster Management Framework: Government of India Perspective

19 Mitigation Management – II

  1. Conflict Resolution in the Context of Disaster Mitigation
  2. Conflict Resolution Techniques
  3. Media Management