Landslide Risk Assessment and Management Strategies
India faces significant landslide risks, with 12.6% of its land area—particularly the Himalayas, North-East, and Western Ghats—being susceptible. Causes include hilly terrain, heavy monsoons, deforestation, and unplanned development. Risks are escalating due to climate change and new infrastructure projects. National initiatives like the GSI's NLSM Project and NDMA Guidelines promote scientific risk assessment and comprehensive management strategies.
Recent Developments
- On June 20, 2025, the NDMA and the Geological Survey of India (GSI) co-hosted a workshop on "Slopes & Solutions" to integrate the 3Ms (Mapping, Monitoring, and Mitigation) and 3Rs (Risk Assessment, Rapid Response, and Robust Recovery).
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