DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLATFORM
Only 3% of India’s 62 million business owners have SME insurance: ICICI Lombard’s Anand Singhi
Our focus on end-to-end risk management for MSMEs through various tailored digital solutions makes us different, says Anand Singhi, Chief of Retail and Government Business at ICICI Lombard.
India, Bangladesh reiterate commitment to free, open, inclusive, secure and rules-based Indo-Pacific
India and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. They will co-lead the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management pillar of the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). The joint statement from Prime Ministers Modi and Hasina emphasized cooperation on disaster resilience, climate impact mitigation, and regional integration under BIMSTEC, SAARC, and IORA. They plan to enhance trade, investment, and connectivity, negotiate a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and strengthen defense ties.
Tens of millions in the US are under dangerous heat warnings
Extreme heat alerts have continued for millions of people in the United States, with cities like Chicago breaking records at the start of a week of sweltering weather. The Midwest and Northeast were under heat warnings or watches, with officials announcing the opening of cooling centers and urging people to limit outdoor activities when possible. Phoenix has experienced the most heat waves since 1936, with temperatures reaching 112 F (44.4 C) on Saturday.
A study reveals how India can achieve $5 billion defence export goal
A recent study by Nexgen Exhibitions highlights the importance of streamlining foreign direct investment (FDI), enhancing Research & Development (R&D), and boosting manufacturing capabilities to help India achieve its USD 5 billion defence export goal by 2024-25. The study, involving over 130 national and international arms, ammunition, and security equipment manufacturers, emphasizes the need for strategic partnerships, advanced technologies, and a robust skill development ecosystem. The findings aim to propel India's homeland security and defence sector towards becoming a global manufacturing hub.
Govt needs to further expand PLI scheme to make India 'Global Drone Hub': Report
As per the Ministry of Civil Aviation projections, the Indian drone manufacturing industry is expected to reach Rs 900 crore by 2025 from just Rs 60 crore in 2020-21, according to a study conducted by Nexgen Exhibitions. It also noted that the Indian drone market is expected to grow at 22.15 per cent CAGR (compounded annual growth rate) during the 2024-30 period.
Spacetech startup GalaxEye tests SAR tech on NAL’s pseudo satellite
GalaxEye CEO Suyash Singh said that the company tested its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology on a subscale high altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL).
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Disaster management platform launched in Assam
DRIMS is a state-of-the-art initiative of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) for accurate reporting and assessment of damages caused by disasters and disbursal of aid to those affected by them.
Climate change poses a child labour ‘threat multiplier’
At least 160 million children, or one in 10, are part of the global workforce—and climate change is a “threat multiplier,” according to recent research published by the International Labour Organization.
Reliance tops India Involved Ranking 2023; underlines its commitment to Viksit Bharat
Reliance Industries has secured the top position in the India Involved Ranking 2023, which assesses the commitment of Indian corporations to Viksit Bharat. Compiled by Skoch, the ranking and index result from a meticulous six-month study. The evaluation involved analyzing numerous companies across 231 indicators to determine the top 20 corporates in the comprehensive 'India Involved Ranking'.
PM Modi chairs meet to review preparedness for heat wave conditions
Modi reviews heat wave readiness, emphasizing IEC awareness, General Elections 2024 advisories translation, forest fire prevention, hospitals readiness, and NDMA officials' presence for extreme heat forecast during the general elections.
Gujarat boat tragedy: Manager of recreation zone, two others held for culpable homicide
Three persons, including a manager of a contractor, have been arrested in connection with the boat accident at Harni lake in Vadodara. The boat tragedy occurred due to criminal negligence by Kotia Projects, the firm given the contract by Vadodara Municipal Corporation to operate Harni Lake Zone. The investigation revealed non-maintenance of boats, insufficient life-saving equipment, and lack of instructions and life jackets for the students. The boat was overloaded, leading to its capsizing. The Gujarat government has ordered a high-level probe and announced compensation for the victims.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited unveils indigenous civil platforms at Wings India 2024
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited takes center stage at Wings India 2024, unveiling cutting-edge indigenous civil platforms. Showcasing the Hindustan-228 aircraft and an upgraded civil Dhruv helicopter, HAL aims to boost regional connectivity with 'Made in India' initiatives. The display includes models of LUH, ALH, and LRUs, signaling HAL's commitment to expanding its capabilities. C. B. Ananthakrishnan, CMD (Additional Charge), HAL, emphasizes collaborations for civil MRO activities. The event highlights HAL's pursuit of DGCA certification for the LUH civil prototype by December 2025, showcasing a strategic leap in civil aviation contributions.
Railways sets up emergency cell in Chennai, war room in Delhi to tackle 'Michaung' challenge
Southern Railways and other concerned zones have also issued a list of general instructions and emergency contact numbers for the masses in case of any exigency, including phone numbers of railway officials, medical teams, emergency vehicles, commercial control for public enquiry, tower wagon drivers along with list of DG sets, pumps, submersible sewage pumps, etc. available at various stations.
Silkyara tunnel: Hurdles in the way delay rescue operation
Former advisor to the PMO, Bhaskar Khulbe, who was at the site, said an iron mesh which had come in the path of the drilling machine that was creating an escape path for workers, was removed in the morning. "Removing the mesh in a claustrophobic environment inside the pipe was difficult and the problem was compounded by lack of oxygen," said Khulbe.
Uttarkashi tunnel rescue ops: Platform for auger machine stabilised, drilling to resume soon
Repairing a cracked platform for the drilling machine in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel brings hope for the trapped 41 workers. Operations halted due to cracks have resumed after fixes. A DRDO team will assess the situation, scanning beyond the cleared 46.8 meters. Workers might exit via escape pipes pending further drilling, subject to the DRDO's investigation. While no fixed timelines exist, a successful operation could see workers rescued by Saturday afternoon, marking Day 13 of the ongoing rescue from the November 12 tunnel collapse.
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Drilling begins to create escape passage for trapped workers
The plan is to push through both 800- and 900-millimetre diameter sections of mild steel pipes -- one after the other -- into the rubble using drilling equipment and create an escape passage for the workers who, the officials said, are safe and being provided with oxygen, water, food packets and medicines through tubes.
Emergency alert notifications pop up on Karnataka’s phones, part of government testing disaster alerts
The alert turned out to be a sample message from the Centre’s Department of Telecommunication (DoT), sent as a test of a new pan-India emergency alert system, being deployed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Military commandos in Pakistan rescue five children, continue operation to rescue others from stranded cable car
A group of military commandos in Pakistan successfully rescued five children who were stranded in a cable car hanging hundreds of meters above the ground. The cable car malfunctioned, leaving seven students and one teacher suspended in a perilous position. The rescue operation, which is considered extremely dangerous due to adverse weather conditions, is still ongoing to rescue the remaining occupants. Efforts are being made by the Pakistan army to secure the stranded individuals, with military helicopters being used in the rescue mission.
Coordinated efforts can ensure zero death: Mansukh Mandaviya reviews heatwave situation in 7 states
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level meeting to review the public health preparedness for management of heat-related illnesses and virtually interacted with state health ministers, state disaster management ministers and principal secretaries/additional chief secretaries and information commissioners of seven states (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana) which are experiencing severe heatwave conditions.
Cyclone Biparjoy: 30,000 people from coastal districts shifted to temporary shelters; Army plans relief measures with NDRF
Four boys drowned after venturing into rough seas in Mumbai as Indian authorities began evacuating people from western coastal areas on Tuesday, two days before a powerful cyclone approaches Gujarat state and neighbouring southern Pakistan.
After text messages on phone, extreme weather alerts on TV, radio soon
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India plans to extend its early warning system to television, radio, and other media platforms. The authority has already started sending text messages to disseminate critical information about severe weather events such as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and heat waves among others. The system aims to ensure citizens are promptly informed and better prepared for extreme weather conditions.
India tells UN it is developing programmes to reduce risk of losses from all hazards
United Nations, India has told the UN General Assembly that it accords high importance to disaster risk reduction issues and is developing ambitious mitigation programmes to reduce the risk of losses from all hazards, including landslides, floods, earthquakes, heat waves and lightning.
Jio Platforms bags Rs 350 crore deal to run National Informatics Centre’s cloud services
Reliance Industries subsidiary to deploy tech at Delhi, Pune, Bhubaneswar centres.
Need proactive approach, tech interventions to minimize damage from natural disasters: PM Modi
"We have to be proactive rather than reactive. What was the situation in the country (earlier) for being proactive and what is the situation now? Even after five decades of Independence, there was no law in the country to tackle disasters," he said.
This jet suit from Bengaluru firm is designed to play super-hero in disaster management situations
Developed by Absolute Composites, a Bengaluru-based aviation and aerospace component maker, it is a turbine-based individual mobility platform. It is designed to lift a person up to 20-metre above the ground, and bring him or her down, and move around in all directions, claims the company. Its power can support such movements for up to eight minutes at a time.
NDMA asks Govt agencies not to share Joshimath details publicly
In the wake of widespread media coverage on the Indian Space Research Organisation data on subsidence at Joshimath, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a gag order to the government authorities and scientific departments directing them not to share details with the media till a conclusion is drawn.
Govt-run bodies, experts told not to talk to media on Joshimath situation without permission
Official sources said the purpose of the advisory is not to deny information to the media but to avoid confusion because so many institutions are involved in the process and they are giving their own interpretation of the situation.
Govt to use all TV, radio, railway station to alert people about disaster, security issue
The government is planning to expand its disaster warning system CAP to cover television, radio and railway stations to alert people about any natural disaster or security incidents, a senior official said on Wednesday.
NDMA panel says 'do not allow construction near high flood level'
The NDMA panel was formed after a glacier crack in the Tapovan-Raini area of Chamoli in Uttrakhand, more than a year ago, killed at least 83 persons. Several more went missing.
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