Sustainable and Disaster Resilient Cities
Case study and capacity building of 10 JnNURM cities Srinagar, Dehradun, Shillong, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Pune, Bhopal, Ahmedabad
Problems Addressed
- State of disaster-resilience at city-levels
- Challenges faced by Urban Local Bodies to increase
Urban Infrastructure - Inclusive growth for the Urban Poor
Policy/Action/Solutions
- 4 regional workshops conducted to receive inputs from local administrative bodies and stakeholders
- Multi-hazard Assessment maps for 10 cities which helps authorities understand risk and need for preparedness
- Development of an Integrated Approach for sustainable and disaster-resilient development in cities
City Disaster Management Plans
Review of City Disaster Plans of six cities Bhubaneshwar, Madurai, Shimla, Trivandrum and Vijayawada
Problem Addressed
Assessing the clarity, comprehensiveness, efficiency, appropriateness of Climate Risk Management measures and dissemination, including their integration into disaster management plans
Policy/Action/Solutions
- Solution to improve efficacy, visibility and implementation of the city disaster management plans
- Developed strategy for city administrations to identify and resolve gaps in the plan review process
Vulnerability Of Costal Cities To Climate Change
Case study of Surat city’s vulnerability to climate change
Problem Addressed
Absence of integrated analytical framework for floods and disaster management strategy for urban areas close to Tapi basin, Ulkai dam and the coastline