Making Molehills of Mountains: Demystifying Disasters in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand was born from an urgent need to share all that needs to be analysed and strengthened in our hill state of Uttarakhand from a climate action and disaster management standpoint. The year 2023 has especially brought to light how fragile our Himalayan ecosystem is, what with the innumerable ecological disasters such as landslides, cloudbursts, flash floods, and raging rivers breaking banks and washing away everything in their wake. We are not only making hollow molehills of our mountains, but also making small of big, mountain-like questions regarding the state's growth story. In other words, with the perils of inclement climate, unabated disasters and tragic accidents, the ecologically fragile and earthquake-prone state of Uttarakhand needs to take multiple steps to safeguard its people, its guests, and its reputation. The book stands as a pioneering effort, bringing together a diverse panel of experts who offer unique perspectives on disasters in Uttarakhand. From humanitarian aid to legal frameworks, from geological insights to cultural traditions, and from climate change impacts to trauma management, this book encompasses a wide array of disciplines, making it a comprehensive and invaluable resource. Unlike any other publication to date, the book serves as a singular compendium of knowledge and information, offering a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics underlying the region's recurring calamities. With a fervent hope to catalyze action, this book endeavors to shed light on the urgent n... See more
Making Molehills of Mountains: Demystifying Disasters in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand was born from an urgent need to share all that needs to be analysed and strengthened in our hill state of Uttarakhand from a climate action and disaster management standpoint. The year 2023 has especially brought to light how fragile our Himalayan ecosystem is, what with the innumerable ecological disasters such as landslides, cloudbursts, flash floods, and raging rivers breaking banks and washing away everything in their wake. We are not only making hollow molehills of our mountains, but also making small of big, mountain-like questions regarding the state's growth story. In other words, with the perils of inclement climate, unabated disasters and tragic accidents, the ecologically fragile and earthquake-prone state of Uttarakhand needs to take multiple steps to safeguard its people, its guests, and its reputation. The book stands as a pioneering effort, bringing together a diverse panel of experts who offer unique perspectives on disasters in Uttarakhand. From humanitarian aid to legal frameworks, from geological insights to cultural traditions, and from climate change impacts to trauma management, this book encompasses a wide array of disciplines, making it a comprehensive and invaluable resource. Unlike any other publication to date, the book serves as a singular compendium of knowledge and information, offering a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics underlying the region's recurring calamities. With a fervent hope to catalyze action, this book endeavors to shed light on the urgent need for a comprehensive disaster management and accident minimization policy framework in Uttarakhand. By raising awareness and fostering dialogue, it aspires to empower political leaders, policymakers, bureaucrats, researchers, academics, civil society organizations, media professionals, and citizens alike to confront the challenges posed by natural disasters with greater resilience and efficacy
