Two-day workshop on ‘Natural Hazards, Disaster Mitigation and Management’ to be held from August 25. The workshop will be organized by Centre for Earth Science Studies on its campus at Aakkulam. Experts and managers from around the country will be attending the workshop to discuss the Disaster Management Act of 2006 and the recent developments in disaster management. The new Act offers stress on disaster mitigation, scientific warning systems and training masses to face natural disasters. An exhibition will also be organized in connection with the workshop.
