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High-Level Committee (HLC) approved National Landslide Risk Mitigation (NLRM) Project in 15 States | Current Affairs | Vision IAS
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High-Level Committee (HLC) approved National Landslide Risk Mitigation (NLRM) Project in 15 States

Posted 27 Nov 2024

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HLC, under chairmanship of Union Home Minister, has approved funding from National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) for disaster mitigation projects for various states.

  • HLC also approved project for training and capacity building of civil defense in all States/UTs under Preparedness and Capacity Building component of National Disaster Response Fund.
A Map image providing a visual representation of the Landslides classification. It shows the five Landslide class: Very High, High, Medium, Low, very Low.

Need for NLRM project 

  • Unlike earthquakes and tsunamis, it is possible to prevent and predict landslides.
  • To promote culture of scientific investigation, analysis and management.

About NDMF

  • In 2021, Central Government had constituted NDMF under Disaster Management Act, 2005 based on recommendation of 15th Finance Commission. 
  • It shall be applied by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
  • It is exclusively for purpose of mitigation projects in respect of disasters

Landslide Management in India

  • Use of remote sensing and GIS to conduct landslide hazard zonation mapping and identify high-risk zones.
  • Real-time landslide monitoring using sensors, satellite data, and drones, to develop early warning systems.
  • Use of structural measures (retaining walls, slope stabilization), and non-structural measures (land use regulation, prevent deforestation) to prevent landslides.
  • Enhance coordination among agencies like NDMA, Geological Survey of India (GSI), and State Disaster Management Authorities.

About Landslides in India

  • Movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope due to force of gravity. Example: Kerala (Wayanad) etc.
  • India is among top four countries with highest landslide risk (ISRO Landslide Atlas of India).  
  • Factors: Natural (Intense rainfall, Seismic activities etc.); Anthropogenic (Deforestation, Unplanned construction, etc.).

Other Measures taken to Manage Landslides

  • National Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Program initiated by Geological Survey of India in 2014-15.
  • Landslide Risk Mitigation Scheme envisages financial support for site specific Landslide Mitigation Projects.
  • Guidelines on Management of Landslides and Snow Avalanches issued by National Disaster Management Authority.
  • Tags :
  • Landslide
  • National Landslide Risk Mitigation Project
  • National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF)
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