DISASTER MANAGEMENT (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24GGEO301
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course examines to develop an understanding about the various types of disasters, to expose students to the risk and vulnerability analysis, to create awareness about disaster prevention and risk reduction.

Course Outcomes: 
CO1: Interpret the theoretical foundation and conceptual grounding of this branch; they will understand the need and significance of studying disaster management.
CO2: Assess the different types of disasters and causes for disasters, Distribution and Mapping of Disasters.
CO3: Acquire the thorough understanding of the different types of disasters, Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping.
CO4: Explore the nuances of Adaptation and Mitigation strategies in Disaster Management.
CO5: Analyse the theoretical perspective on the Indigenous Knowledge and Community-Based Disaster Management, Role of NGOs.
CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.
12.00
Disasters: Definition and Concepts: Hazards
Disasters; Risk and Vulnerability; Classification
 
12.00
Disasters in India: (a) Flood: Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping; Landslide: Causes, Impact,
Distribution and Mapping; Drought: Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping
12.00
Disasters in India: (b) Earthquake and Tsunami: Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping;
Cyclone: Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping.
Manmade disasters: Industrial and Nuclear disasters, Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping.
12.00
Response and Mitigation to Disasters: Mitigation and Preparedness,
 NDMA, SDMA, DDMA and NIDM;
12.00
Indigenous Knowledge and Community-Based Disaster Management;
Role of NGOs, CSO, Do’s and Don’ts During and Post Disasters
Essential Readings: 
1. Government of India. (1997) Vulnerability Atlas of India. New Delhi, Building Materials &
Technology Promotion Council, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India.
2. Kapur, A. (2010) Vulnerable India: A Geographical Study of Disasters, Sage Publication, New Delhi.
3. Modh, S. (2010) Managing Natural Disaster: Hydrological, Marine and Geological Disasters,
Macmillan, Delhi.
4. Singh, R.B. (2005) Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis, IGNOU, New Delhi. Chapter 1, 2
and 3.
5. Singh, R. B. (ed.), (2006) Natural Hazards and Disaster Management: Vulnerability and Mitigation,
Rawat Publications, New Delhi.
 
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Government of India. (1997) Vulnerability Atlas of India. New Delhi, Building Materials &
Technology Promotion Council, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India.
2. Kapur, A. (2010) Vulnerable India: A Geographical Study of Disasters, Sage Publication, New Delhi.
3. Modh, S. (2010) Managing Natural Disaster: Hydrological, Marine and Geological Disasters,
Macmillan, Delhi.
4. Singh, R.B. (2005) Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis, IGNOU, New Delhi. Chapter 1, 2
and 3.
5. Singh, R. B. (ed.), (2006) Natural Hazards and Disaster Management: Vulnerability and Mitigation,
Rawat Publications, New Delhi.
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Academic Year: 
2024-2025