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Pledging Green
Mitigating the climate change challenge presents an unprecedented opportunity to build a prosperous, clean energy economy. The process has begun and it is so terribly exciting in its sheer scope, espe...
Disaster Management in India
Disaster Management in India has evolved over the years and today it encompasses both pre and post disaster phases to include aspects of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, rehabilitation...
Safe in School
Increased practical and theoretical awareness of disasters, as well as structural changes and hazard mitigation are critical steps in making a school safe. Campaigns towards this will save young lives...
Mapping Initiatives for Disaster Management
Besides topographical information, maps prepared for the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) require additional information on disaster management. A fresh initiative to generate maps specif...
Mangroves as Bio Shield
Mangroves have traditionally been part of the coastal ecosystem, acting as a natural barrier against tidal waves. Studies have now established that mangroves did indeed play a crucial role in minimisi...
Flood risk reduction in India-Are we learning?
A natural process of ebb and flow - floods turn hazardous only when they affect people and property. The judicious use of flood prone areas is the need of the hour to minimise damage while allowing a...
Seismic Microzonation of Dehradun City
The understanding of geotechnical characteristics of the near surface material is of fundamental interest in seismic microzonation for land use planning and designing of new engineering structures.
Bioremediation-Treating oil spills biologically
Microbes when added to contaminated environments, such as oil spill sites, can accelerate the natural biodegradation process.
Bharhut Buddhist Stupa
The magnificent railings and gateways of the stupa at Bharhut in Madhya Pradesh constitute a visual store house for the reconstruction of history of contemporary period and embody the spirit of our cu...
Back from extinction Project Cheetah
The cheetah was last seen in India in 1947. Today there is hope that the cheetah may well roam the plains of India again with Project Cheetah implemented successfully.