India Universities and Institutions Network for
Disaster Risk Reduction (IUIN-DRR)
Agenda 6 of Prime Minister's 10-point agenda on DRR
National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
The Knowledge Vertical is an initiative envisaged to build a pool of experts in DRR and associated areas at the national level. The primary objective of Knowledge Vertical is to leverage the vast potential of academia for optimizing the efforts for Disaster Risk Reduction to build a disaster resilient nation.
The expert will be involved in different services/area as per the subject and related expertise with the approval of the competent authority of NIDM. NIDM will provide an honorarium as per the norms depending upon the level of services.
Disaster Risk
Mitigation Cross Cutting Areas/Sectors
Hydro Meteorological Hazards Risk Mitigation
Geological Hazards Risk Mitigation
Human Induced Hazards Risk Mitigation
Cross-cutting Issues & DRR
Urban Resilience
About: The Indian cities are increasingly vulnerable to disasters, climate change, rapid urbanization, and socio-economic pressures. The compounding effects of climate change, extreme weather events and rapid population growth exacerbate these challenges. To mitigate these risks, promoting urban resilience is crucial for sustainable development, reducing vulnerability and protecting human lives and infrastructure.
To address this critical issue, the NIDM under the grant agreement with GIZ, has established the Knowledge Platform on Urban Resilience. This platform serves as a centralized hub for stakeholders including government officials, professionals, researchers, academicians, and practitioners from state governments, international organizations, academia, city administrations, private sectors, and NGOs. The platform facilitates the sharing of best practices and highlights successful interventions that have strengthened disaster resilience in diverse urban settings.
Participating States
ULBs
Academia
Members
Urban Resilience list
| S No. | Domain | Sub-Domain | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technological Innovation | GIS, big data and Remote Sensing Applications | View/Download |
| 2 | Climate Change Adaptation | Urban Heat Islands | View/Download |
| 3 | Sustainable Urban Development | Solid Waste Management and Sanitation | View/Download |
| 4 | Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) | Emergency Preparedness | View/Download |
| 5 | Infrastructure Resilience | Green and sustainable infrastructure | View/Download |
| 6 | Finance Mechanisms | Insurance and Risk Transfer | View/Download |
| 7 | Infrastructure Resilience | Health monitoring of infrastructure | View/Download |
| 8 | Sustainable Urban Development | Solid Waste Management and Sanitation | View/Download |
| 9 | Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) | Community Based DRR Strategies | View/Download |
| 10 | Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) | Post-Disaster Recovery and Rehabilitation | View/Download |
| 11 | Sustainable Urban Development | Green & Blue Infrastructure and rainwater harvesting | View/Download |
| 12 | Sustainable Urban Development | Energy Efficiency in Urban Areas | View/Download |
| 13 | Sustainable Urban Development | Solid Waste Management and Sanitation | View/Download |
| 14 | Sustainable Urban Development | Energy Efficiency in Urban Areas | View/Download |