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From Policy to Practice: Charting a Path for Floodplain Zoning in India
May 25, 2020

From Policy to Practice: Charting a Path for Floodplain Zoning in India

Floods are a recurrent phenomenon in many parts of India, and human and economic losses are consistently rising with increased exposure to the hazard. These losses can be significantly reduced by eliminating the encroachment on floodplains and regulating the land use within it through floodplain zoning, a widely accepted and effective non-structural policy measure. Despite its benefits, floodplain zoning has not been widely adopted in India, main

South Asia’s tryst with floods: A story less-known
Sep 22, 2021

South Asia’s tryst with floods: A story less-known

As floods continue to wreak more havoc each passing monsoon, it is time for India to lead the way in effective flood management

महापूराकडून काय शिकायचे?
Aug 17, 2019

महापूराकडून काय शिकायचे?

एखादा समाज पुढे येणाऱ्या संकटांसाठी कसा तयार राहतो, यावर त्याचे भविष्य अवलंबून असते. कोल्हापूर सांगलीतील पूरामधून आपण हे शिकायला हवे.