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What are the key lessons for disaster management and environmental conservation in the Himalayan region, in light of the recent disaster in Joshimath, Uttarkhand?
Introduction
In 2023, Joshimath witnessed land subsidence of 5-4 cm in 12 days leading to evacuation of 600 households.
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Lessons for Environmental Conservation
1Study of land before construction :- Joshimath built on loose deposits brought by landslides.
2Ensuring slope stability :- Use terrace cutting instead of vertical cutting for roads.
3Delineating no go spaces :- Above Main Central Thrust (Chopra Committee).
4Reducing felling of trees :- which looses Soil (MC Gupta Committee).
5Ensuring no seepage of water :- in slopes due to cities, by disposed, etc .
Lessons for Disaster Management
1Improving monitoring :- To improve lead time of reaction.
2Establishing safe shelters :- lacking in case of Joshimath.
3Developing rescue SOPs in case of connectivity damage like Chamoli disaster.
4Reducing risk :- Disaster resilient infra. Eg:- katkuni houses of Himachal.
5Developing local capacity :- to identify disasters, ensure evacuation, regular mock skills, etc .
Lessons for Disaster Management
1Improving monitoring :- To improve lead time of reaction.
2Establishing safe shelters :- lacking in case of Joshimath.
3Developing rescue SOPs in case of connectivity damage like Chamoli disaster.
4Reducing risk :- Disaster resilient infra. Eg:- katkuni houses of Himachal.
5Developing local capacity :- to identify disasters, ensure evacuation, regular mock skills, etc .
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Conclusion
In light of increasing disasters, India has rightly initiated Working Group in GRO on Disaster Risk Reduction.
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- Comprehensive two-part structure addressing both environmental and disaster management lessons
- Specific examples from Joshimath case
- Mentions relevant committees and their recommendations
- Provides practical solutions like terrace cutting and katkuni houses
Topper
Aniket Dnyaneshwar Hirde
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Disaster Management and Environmental Conservation
Joshimath Disaster - Lessons from Himalayan region
Land subsidence and disaster resilience in hilly terrain
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