Disaster Management Based Project Work

Paper Code: 
DGEO 702
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objective of this paper is to train the students in dealing with natural and
manmade disasters.

 

60.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

The Project Report based on any two field based case studies among following disasters and one disaster preparedness plan of respective college or locality:
1. Flood
2. Drought
3. Cyclone and Hailstorms
4. Earthquake
5. Landslides
6. Human Induced Disasters: Fire Hazards, Chemical, Industrial accidents

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Government of India. (1997)Vulnerability Atlas of India. New Delhi, Building   Materials & 
  • Technology     Promotion Council, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India.
  • Kapur, A. (2010) Vulnerable India: A Geographical Study of Disasters, Sage Publication, New Delhi.
  • Modh, S. (2010) Managing Natural Disaster: Hydrological, Marine and Geological Disasters,
    MacmillanDelhi.
  • Singh, R.B. (2005) Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis, IGNOU, New Delhi. Chapter 1, 2and3.
  • Singh, R. B. (ed.), (2006) Natural Hazards and Disaster Management: Vulnerability and    
  • Mitigation,RawatPublications,NewDelhi.
  • Sinha, A. (2001). Disaster Management: Lessons Drawn and Strategies for Future, New United Press,NewDelhi.
  • Stoltman, J.P. et al. (2004) International Perspectives on Natural Disasters, Kluwer Academic
    Publications.Dordrecht.
  • Singh Jagbir (2007) “Disaster Management Future Challenges and Oppurtunities”, 2007. Publisher-I.K.    
  • International Pvt.Ltd. S-25, Green Park Extension, Uphaar Cinema Market, New Delhi,India(www.ikbooks.com)

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024