Author: Kapur Anu and others
Place: Jaipur
Publisher: Rawat Publications
Year: 2005
Pages: 283
ISBN: 81-7033-932-4
Keyword: Disaster Management, Infrastructure Challenges
Classification: 720.9
Shelf: C4R2
Accession No: B94
Contents: Foreword Circle of Gratitude List of Tables List of Maps List of Figures 1- A Grim Reality 2- Delhi- A Disaster Prone National Capital 3- Greater Mumbai: Teaming with Disasters 4- Kolkata: A City on the Brink 5- Bhuj Earthquake: Rural-Urban Differentiation 6- Problematic City Space: Relocation of Hazardous Industries 7- Indian Railways: On Wheels of Death Index
Abstract: “Disasters in India: Studies of Grim Reality” explores the severe impact of natural and man-made disasters across India, emphasizing the uneven effects on urban and rural areas. The book examines vulnerable cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bhuj, highlighting issues of disaster management, inadequate infrastructure, and the challenges posed by rapid urbanization. It critiques the relocation of hazardous industries and the role of Indian Railways in disaster risk. The work advocates for stronger disaster preparedness, urban planning, and governmental accountability to enhance resilience and mitigate the growing threats from climate change, industrialization, and population pressure.