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India is vulnerable to landslides, with around 0.42 million km2(approx. 12.6%) of its land area at risk. The most affected regions include the northwestern Himalayas (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand), the northeastern sub-Himalayan states (Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, etc.), and both the Western and Eastern Ghats (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu). These natural disasters can result in considerable loss of life and property and also disrupting economic activities, especially in mountainous areas. Landslides are more frequent during the monsoon season due to heavy rainfall, and their occurrence often coincides with earthquake-prone zones, heightening the risks. In many developing countries, landslides can lead to economic losses of 1–2% of the Gross National Product, with 80% of landslide-related fatalities occurring in these nations. In response to these challenges, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has launched various initiatives, including the Landslide Risk Mitigation Scheme (LRMS) in July 2019. This scheme aims to provide financial and technical assistance for targeted mitigation projects and has fostered partnerships with states such as Sikkim, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Uttarakhand. Additionally, NDMA is emphasizing capacity building through training programs focused on landslide mitigation and disaster risk management. A pilot project has been initiated to develop low-cost landslide monitoring solutions, resulting in a predictive system that uses artificial intelligence. This system not only detects soil movement but also issues early warnings via SMS alerts and activates roadside safety measures. NDMA also released a comprehensive National Landslide Risk Management Strategy (A publication of the National Disaster Management Authority, Government of India, 2019) as per fifth target of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) i.e., “Substantially increase the number of countries with national and local disaster risk reduction strategies by 2020”. Through these comprehensive strategies, NDMA is working to improve awareness and preparedness for landslides, promote community engagement, and drive technological advancements to effectively mitigate risks.

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Landslides Risk Reduction with Focus on Mitigation in India

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    2025年

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  • Surya Parkash,
  • Ravinder Singh,
  • Shubham Badola

摘要

India is vulnerable to landslides, with around 0.42 million km2(approx. 12.6%) of its land area at risk. The most affected regions include the northwestern Himalayas (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand), the northeastern sub-Himalayan states (Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, etc.), and both the Western and Eastern Ghats (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu). These natural disasters can result in considerable loss of life and property and also disrupting economic activities, especially in mountainous areas. Landslides are more frequent during the monsoon season due to heavy rainfall, and their occurrence often coincides with earthquake-prone zones, heightening the risks. In many developing countries, landslides can lead to economic losses of 1–2% of the Gross National Product, with 80% of landslide-related fatalities occurring in these nations. In response to these challenges, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has launched various initiatives, including the Landslide Risk Mitigation Scheme (LRMS) in July 2019. This scheme aims to provide financial and technical assistance for targeted mitigation projects and has fostered partnerships with states such as Sikkim, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Uttarakhand. Additionally, NDMA is emphasizing capacity building through training programs focused on landslide mitigation and disaster risk management. A pilot project has been initiated to develop low-cost landslide monitoring solutions, resulting in a predictive system that uses artificial intelligence. This system not only detects soil movement but also issues early warnings via SMS alerts and activates roadside safety measures. NDMA also released a comprehensive National Landslide Risk Management Strategy (A publication of the National Disaster Management Authority, Government of India, 2019) as per fifth target of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) i.e., “Substantially increase the number of countries with national and local disaster risk reduction strategies by 2020”. Through these comprehensive strategies, NDMA is working to improve awareness and preparedness for landslides, promote community engagement, and drive technological advancements to effectively mitigate risks.