Recent rise in deaths, property damage due to building collapses: Union Home Secretary
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Why in news
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan highlighted India's vulnerability to earthquakes and the rising frequency of building collapses due to rapid urbanization.
Background
The Union Home Secretary stated that 60% of India's land is susceptible to earthquakes. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) recently conducted a capacity-building competition for collapsed structure search and rescue operations.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact60% of India's land is susceptible to earthquakes
- BodyNDRF: National Disaster Response Force
- PostGovind Mohan: Union Home Secretary
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in ensuring structural safety in rapidly urbanizing Indian cities and suggest measures to enhance disaster preparedness.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Urban planning friction: Rapid horizontal expansion vs. seismic-resistant building code enforcement
- Institutional bottleneck: Coordination gaps between municipal bodies and NDRF during urban structural collapses
Keywords: Seismic vulnerability · Urbanization · Disaster preparedness · Structural integrity · Capacity building
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