Disaster Management

Paper Code:

25ENV 323

Credits:

4

Contact Hours:

4.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

This course will enable the students to -

Gain insights into various environmental hazards, their causes, nature, preparedness and assessment of loss
Enhance their knowledge, capacities skills, and perspective on disasters
Understand the general concept in the dimensions of disasters caused by nature and induced by human activities with emphasis on disaster preparedness, response and recovery

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of this

course, students will:

CO80: Analyze causes and nature of loss in various environmental hazards and integrate knowledge to manage different aspects of disasters at local and global levels.

CO81: Evaluate the relationship/interface between geophysical processes and human activities in causing natural hazards

CO82: Analyse and evaluate the environmental, social, cultural, economic, legal and organizational aspects of anthropogenic disasters

CO83: Appraise the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches, strategies and governmental action plans in different countries, particularly India

CO84: Examine the role of psycho-social care and its practical relevance in specific types of disasters and conflict situations

CO85: Contribute effectively to course-specific interaction

12.00

Unit I:

Introduction

Meaning, Distinction between Disaster and hazard

Terminology used in disaster management
Disaster Management Cycle
Concept of Disaster Risk Reduction
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
Disaster management through sustainable development
Types of disasters (Natural and Human-made)

14.00

Unit II:

Natural Disasters

Process, causes, impacts and management of:

o Earthquakes, Tsunamis

o Droughts and Famines

o Floods

o Landslides

o Cyclones

10.00

Unit III:

Anthropogenic Disasters

UNIT III: (10 hours)

Nuclear Disaster and Radiation Hazards
Chemical Disaster: A Case Study of Bhopal
Accidents: Aviation, Railway, Road and Shipping
Fires: Buildings, Mines and forests
Urban Slums: Living Disasters

14.00

Unit IV:

Disaster Management in India

· Disaster Vulnerability profile of India-Specific to Geographical regions and states

· Mega disasters in India

· National Disaster Management Authority

· National Institute of Disaster Management

· National Disaster Management Policy

· National Disaster Management Plan

Disaster Management Act 2005

10.00

Unit V:

Health and Disasters

Health and Disaster Management in India
Community Health during disasters
Psycho Social care in a disaster situation

Essential Readings:

ESSENTIAL READINGS

Ahmad, A.(2003) Disaster Management: Through the New Millennium. New Delhi. Anmol Publications
Edwards, B. (2005). Natural Hazards. U.K. Cambridge University Press.
Ghosh,G.K.(2006) Disaster Management. A.P.H. Publishing Corporation.
Goel, S.L. and Kumar, R. (2001). Disaster Management. Deep and Deep Publications.
Kumar, A.(2010) Disaster Management - Recent Approaches. New Delhi.Anmol Publications
Singh,R.B.(2000) Disaster Management. Rawat Publications
Srivastava,A.K. (2021).Textbook of Disaster Management. Scientific Publishers, India
Sundar I. (2006). Environment & Sustainable Development.APH Publishing Corporation

SUGGESTED READINGS

Alexander, D. (2000) Introduction in Confronting Catastrophe. Dunedin Academic Press Ltd.
Bose, B.C.(2006) Modern Encyclopaedia of Disaster and Hazard Management Rajat Publications.
Chakrabarty, U. K. (2007).Industrial Disaster Management and Emergency Response. New Delhi.Asian Books Pvt. Ltd.

References:

E-RESOURCES

· Basics of Disaster Management

· Block 1 Understanding Disaster Management (egyankosh.ac.in)

· Disaster Preparedness: Indian Context

· https://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/25906/1/Unit-4.pdf

· Disaster Management Cycle

· https://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/25910/1/Unit-2.pdf

· Complete Disaster Management | Marathon Session

· https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEBWLqAgezw

JOURNALS

· Asian Journal of Environment and Disaster Management