Discuss the importance of integrating traditional ecological knowledge of India's tribal communities with modern disaster management frameworks. Mention two examples where indigenous practices have contributed to disaster resilience. (Answer in 250 words)

The traditional ecological knowledge is indigenous and to the modern bind seems unmatched - but helps in great insight to modern disaster management frameworks. Importance of integrating: 1. Early warning system CEWS - they are better aware of changes in the environment. 2. helps in selling - a new layer of response - technological design aided by human and instinct. 3. Comprehensive policy to tackle disasters. 4. consensus based / participatory / and humane response to disaster.

Example 1: I. Apatani Tribes - use of stilted house designs. 1. helps in times of flooding, cloud burst. 2. indigenous design. 3. costeffective. II. Bov Bhungroo system - bov rainwater storage. 1. during excess floods. 2. helps in recharging of gw. 3. aids water supply during times of drought. Limitations: 1. Region specific - spatial and temporal limitation to such methods. 2. Increased weather extreme event - leading setback/adapting to the times.

3. Large-scale adaptation is difficult. 3.1 - help at community-level. 3.2 - for national and state-level - need scaling. 4. Lack of technology ingrain - technology can add to the traditional knowledge. 4.1 - technology can add to time traditional knowledge. 4.2 - more dedicated systems. Thus, we have to appreciate the immense potential that ITK holds, which adding technology paradigm to it.