Risk management of technological accidents triggered by natural-hazards (Natech): A review of relevant indian legislation
- Title
- Risk management of technological accidents triggered by natural-hazards (Natech): A review of relevant indian legislation
- Creator
- Sachin D.; Mani S.K.; Guru B.
- Description
- The ill-effects of technological sites on the environment have been researched substantially across the world with particular reference to pollution. However, the threats posed by the environment to technological sites have rarely been studied. Such events, where natural forces trigger technological accidents, are called Natech accidents. It has been observed that developed countries are aware of this emerging hazard and they have responded to it by creating various legislative frameworks for managing Natech risk. In contrast, in developing countries, it has not yet received due attention. The present study has been done to understand the Indian perspective of the legal framework for Natech risk reduction. The study revealed that India has an elaborate legislative framework for disaster risk identification and management. Though there is attention to routine disaster risk, the risk from natural forces to the technological sites is rarely considered. Apart from recognizing natural forces as a threat, no specific legislation is available for Natech risk reduction. A developing country like India must manage the risk posed by natural forces to its technological infrastructure. There is a need for specific legislation to manage Natech risk, which will be an initiating force for the state of the art Natech risk management. 2021, World Research Association. All rights reserved.
- Source
- Disaster Advances, Vol-14, No. 4, pp. 95-106.
- Date
- 2021-01-01
- Publisher
- World Research Association
- Subject
- Climate Change; Disaster Management; Indian Legislation; Natech Risk; Risk Reduction Measures; Safety of Hazardous Industry
- Coverage
- Sachin D., Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Post Box No. 8313, Deonar, Mumbai, 400 088, India; Mani S.K., Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Kengeri Campus, Bengaluru, 560074, India; Guru B., Department of Geology, School of Earth Sciences, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, 610005, India, Centre for Geo-informatics, Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, 8313, Deonar, Mumbai, 400 088, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 0974262X
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Review
Collection
Citation
Sachin D.; Mani S.K.; Guru B., “Risk management of technological accidents triggered by natural-hazards (Natech): A review of relevant indian legislation,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 23, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/21622.