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The hilly terrain of India is spread over 98 districts. These areas due to their topographic, geological and climatic conditions are very prone to various types of natural disasters. The book, as indicated by its name aims to apprise the readers about natural disasters in these regions and their management. An outcome of extensive survey in some disaster affected parts of Uttranchal and critical analysis of the views of various stakeholders in the context of ...
India, due to its geographical position, climate and geological setting is one of the most disaster prone countries of the world and has been experiencing natural disasters every year. Though whole of the country is more or less affected by common disasters, the impact of these disasters on rural population due to its physical, poor socio-economic and specific socio-cultural condition is comparatively more and long lasting. If we analyse the Indian rural society ...