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

Recognising & integrating traditional tribal knowledge on help increase disaster resilience & promote rapid response (Importance of integration) (1) Tribal knowledge is based on practical experience (2) Tribal knowledge is built over many years of trial & error (3) Tribal knowledge is region specific unlike modern frameworks which are one size fits all (4) Historical tribal knowledge is crucial for hazard mapping & vulnerability assessment (5) Builds trust among tribals & govt officials (6) Tribes can act as first responders in disaster Eg During forest fires (7) Modern frameworks bring innovation & technology

Eg Drone based surveys (8) Modern framework enable coordinated response (9) Modern frameworks can adjust for changes due to climate change Eg Extreme rainfall events in India upto 75% since 1950 IMD (10) Promote capacity building of locals Examples (1) In drought prone Rajasthan, shallow traditional water harvesting systems are crucial to build resilience to droughts & water scarcity (2) In Meghalaya, construction of bridges using roots of trees enables swift response to disasters reaching remote areas Hence integration of traditional knowledge aligns with SDG Goals of reduction in disaster mortality by 2030

Examples (1) In drought prone Rajasthan, shallow traditional water harvesting systems are crucial to build resilience to droughts & water scarcity (2) In Meghalya, construction of bridges using roots of trees enables swift response to disasters reaching remote areas Hence integration of traditional knowledge aligns with SDG Goals of reduction in disaster mortality by 2030