Disaster Management in India : Relevant Acts and Rules

Contents: Preface. 1. India\'s High Powered Committee (HPC) for preparation of disaster management plans (interior), 2000. 2. Disaster management: a comprehensive approach road map for a Plan Preparation Process (PPP). 3. Model State Disaster Management Act. 4. Rules for the manufacture, use, import, export and storage of hazardous micro-organisms genetically engineered organisms or cells. 5. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 6. The coastal regulation zone notification. 7. National Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975 National Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975. 8. The Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991. 9. National Maritime Zone Act. 10. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. Appendices. Bibliography. Index. 

"Indian sub-continent falls within a geographic area where natural calamities are common phenomena. Its unique sub-continental dimensions coupled with factors like its geographical location and the behaviour of monsoon make it one of the most hazardprone countries in the world. India is vulnerable to various natural disasters like floods, Tsunamis, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, avalanches, forest fires and the like. Disasters occur with great regularity and despite better preparedness to meet all contingencies, the economic and social costs on account of losses caused by disasters continue to mount year after year." (jacket)