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Cyclone Resistant Architecture
The Virtual Classroom Training Module on Cyclone Resistant Architecture has been developed for trainers to educate the relevant participants about the architectural techniques & methodologies to stand against the wrath caused by cyclonic hazards. The module has been designed in an interesting way to avoid the use of complex scientific/ technical nomenclature. The module is divided into two sessions. First session will explain about the cyclonic activities prevalent in Arabian Sea. Any such activity is a potential threat to coastal regions of Gujarat state. The session also intends to explain hazards associated with cyclones. Knowledge of cyclonic hazards is necessary to plan appropriate architectural mitigation strategies to curb their ill effects. The second session deals with all relevant aspects of cyclone resistant architecture. This session will list out the different genre of damages caused by cyclones and relevant architectural consideration to check them.
Year of publication - July, 2020 View | Download  (286 KB)
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Role of Youth and Volunteers in DRM
This training module has been developed to inspire the youth, young professionals and volunteers to look beyond their monotonous scope and bring forth disruptions and innovations in the field of disaster risk reduction and risk management. We do not require solutions which are expensive, but we require solutions which are lean, agile and cost-effective. Given the tremendous potential of the youth, young professionals, this module intends to motivate them to work towards resilience in their own unique way. Apart from having the conventional sections of training, this module derives heavily from global experiences, documented in Words in Action.
Year of publication - April, 2020 View | Download (2.79 MB)
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Dignified Management of the Dead
This module provides the trainer or the facilitator with ideas to conduct an introductory awareness training on Dignified/Scientific Management of the Dead, based on existing Protocol(s)/Guidelines in State, Country and International Frameworks. The module is designed to assist trainers to plan, implement and orient the participant through lecture sessions to enhance the understanding of Basics of DRM principles along with the role of concerned stakeholders in different phases of Dead Body Management considering the DM cycle. However, trainers are encouraged to design and implement their training activities based on their unique skills and knowledge of the local context, in which this training material will be delivered.
Year of publication - March, 2020 View | Download (459 KB)
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Virtual Class Room Training Module on Heatwave Prevention and Management Designed
Scorching and sweltering hot weather has become a significant matter of concern for all, especially with its increased incidence, severity, and temporal span which is no longer a prediction but has already turned into the reality due to anthropogenic climate change and global warming all around the world. India has also observed a steep rise in temperatures in the past century and the rate of rising temperatures was higher in the past two decades compared to earlier as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently. IMD in the same report also reported that 12 out of 15 warmest years in the history of India were between the year 2006 and 2020 and despite being under nationwide lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the previous year 2020 turned out to be the 8th warmest year in the history of India since 1901. Different parts of India have seen an increasing trend in warming at different rates and have faced perils of heat accordingly.
Year of publication - March, 2021 View | Download (4.99 MB)
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Guideline for Non Structural Mitigation Measures in Schools
The module is developed to explain the ways to identify the potential hazards associated with non-structural components of the school building and its campus. This module will also provide information on effective methods for reducing the potential risk
Year of publication - April, 2021 View | Download (2.71 MB)
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