International Research Journal of Commerce , Arts and Science
( Online- ISSN 2319 - 9202 ) New DOI : 10.32804/CASIRJ
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URBANIZATION AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT
1 Author(s): RAJENDER TAKSHAK
Vol - 2, Issue- 1 , Page(s) : 95 - 99 (2011 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/CASIRJ
The primary requirement for making disaster management plan is the reliable and up to date information about topography and socio- economic and climatic conditions of this region. This will help in identifying the areas vulnerable to environmental and manmade hazards. This chapter deals with the information on geographical aspects of Gurgaon district, its area, population distribution, climatic condition, physiographic divisions as well as geology of the district. History of problem prone activities in Gurgaon have also been mentioned to depict the picture, as to how, the district is prone to different kinds of hazards like earthquakes, flood, serial bomb blasts, industrial disasters, fire etc. Information on Socio-economic programmes e.g. literacy rate, education facility and public welfare schemes of the district are also mentioned here to show the central stage that Gurgaon has already occupied in the state called Haryana – one of the most vibrant states of India.