Syllabus

Course Code: B-PAD602    Course Name: 2. Disaster Management

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Meaning and Classifications of Disasters, Functioning of Disaster Management Organisation, Methodology to cope with Disaster in India, Disaster Management Cycle, Disaster Management- Recent Trends, Impact of Natural Disasters on Environment and Development.
2 Disaster Mitigation, Basic Principles and Elements of Disaster Mitigation, Flood mitigation Practices in India, Action Plan for Earthquake Disaster Mitigation, Cost-Benefit Consideration of Mitigation, Resource Analysis and Mobilization.
3 Disaster Prevention and Preparedness, Vulnerability Analysis and Risk Assessment, Role of Community in Disaster Management, Communication Systems and Protocol, Legislation/ Existing Laws.Disaster Awareness, Role of Disaster Managers, Role of NGOs, Training of Disaster Managers, Use of Formal Education System, Emerging Issues and Lessons for Future.
4 Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Strategies for Effective Disaster Management, Skill Training-search, Rescue and Evacuation, Distribution of Relief Material, Emergency Operation Centers, Damage Assessment, Temporary Shelters and Warehousing Stock Pilling.
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