August 12, 2025 11:44 AM
India’s preparedness for disasters: Building resilience through simulation, coordination, and awareness
India, owing to its vast and diverse geography, is vulnerable to a wide range of natural and human-induced disasters, including earthquakes, floods, cyclones, droughts, tsunamis, landslides, and industrial accidents. With over 27 states and union territories (UTs) identified as disaster-prone and more than 58% of the landmass susceptible to seismic activity, disaster preparedness is not a choice—it is a necessity. To ensure a systemic and organised disaster response, India has established ...
