The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written all universities to start courses on disaster management and financial emergencies. Now, each university in the nation will be required to offer these courses. “The government is giving high priority to making students aware of disaster management in higher educational institutions. Planning for[Read More…]
Tag: Disaster Management
Assam flood: Homes and crops damaged, over one lakh people affected
As four rivers are flowing above the danger mark in Assam, as many as one lakh people have been affected by flood in Lakhimpur and Karimganj districts of the state. As per reports from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 1,01,809 people are struggling due to floods in the[Read More…]
Sri Lanka floods: Death toll rises to 126
Sri Lanka witnessed the worst flood since 2003 which affected over 4, 23,068 people and in 15 districts. According to current reports, the death toll on Sunday rose to 126, as security forces and rescuers stepped up search and rescue operations after weather condition improved and floodwaters receded. The 2003[Read More…]
India to work with other nations on disaster risk reduction: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is ready to work with other countries to build disaster resilient infrastructure. Inaugurating a three-day Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction 2016, Modi said India is even ready to share its space technology and resources with any country to deal with[Read More…]