Though natural disasters can never be controlled, their devastating effects can be mitigated through the use of advanced technology.
Post tsunami, steps are being taken to monitor the movements underneath the surface which will also be helpful in case of earthquake or floods.
However, the base is still not strong, so to help tackle disasters in a better way, Anchor Institute of Infrastructure, Cept University will be organising a four-day seminar on 'Training for Trainers on Disaster and GIS'.
Various state bodies like Gujarat Engineering Research Institute, Gujarat Power Corporation Limited and Gujarat Water Resource Development Corporation, research scholars and academia will attend this seminar as its focus is on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
In Haiti, rescue teams and relief material reached the victims with the help of this tool which is convenient to use and provides exhaustive data.
"GIS allows disaster management needs to be identified prior to an incident. The use of technology takes disaster management planning information off the shelf for utilisation by response workforce for real-world operations," said Dr Anjana Vyas, programme coordinator. GIS provides information such as interactive maps, globes and databases of geographic data.
Commenting on the single biggest advantage of GIS, Vyas, the dean of faculty of geometrics and space applications said "The most important thing is to take correct decisions at the time of a calamity and GIS helps you do that." She adds, "This technology is very useful and not too many people are aware of it. We chose GIS as it forms the core of disaster management."
The seminars will also be conducted by senior scientists, experts from Indian Metrological Department, Space Application Centre, National Institute of Disaster Management and National Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad.
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