India is vulnerable to natural disasters. Sixty percent of the landmass of India is prone to earthquake or landslides of different magnitudes and about forty million hectares equivalent to eight percent of its geographical area is subject to reverine and flash floods. So in the face of these dangers when suffering of the people is increasing like any thing the management and mitigation of these natural disasters is essential. The immediate management and long-run mitigation measures will consequently help for the development of the country reducing the plight of the people.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rajan Kumar Sahoo
Dr. Ranjan Kumar Sahoo (b-1961) completed his graduation with Economics honours from Banki College, Banki, Cuttack in 1982, MA in Economics (1984) from Ravenshaw College, Cuttack and L.L.B. From M.S. Law college, Cuttack in 1994. He was awarded Ph.D. Degree in the year 2000 from the Utkal University for his research on Economic status of Sauras of Kodala and Polasara in the district of ganjam, (Orrisa). Dr. Sahoo has to his credit published 36 papers and 86 articles in different Newpapers Magazines, journals and books. He has completed research Projects by U.G.C. and organised U.G.C. sponsored State Level Seminars. His areas of research, interest are Tribal Economy and Co-operative Movement, He has been working as lecturer since 1985. At present he is in U.N.S. Mahavidyalaya, Khairabad, Mugpal, Jaipur under Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Orrissa
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