Nodal Institute(s): IIT Tirupati with IIT Guwahati

Theme Overview

The increasing frequency and severity of climate-induced and manmade disasters, such as floods, cyclones, landslides, and seismic events, underscore the urgent need for resilient built infrastructure. Rapid urbanisation and ageing infrastructure in India highlight the importance of integrated, multidisciplinary strategies to ensure resilient infrastructure along with disaster management for a sustainable and secure future, especially in an era of escalating climate change and increasing natural hazards. Disaster Management & Resilient Infrastructure is one of the identified thematic areas through which the strengths of India could be showcased through the technological development and startup initiatives undertaken by the Entrepreneurs associated with the Centrally Funded Technical Institutions and other Central Research Organizations.

Disaster management and resilient infrastructure are critical for protecting lives, property, and economic assets in an era of increasing climate risks and natural disasters.

India’s geographic diversity and exposure to various natural hazards from cyclones and floods to earthquakes and droughts necessitate innovative approaches to prediction, prevention, response, and recovery. This theme will encompass early warning systems, structural resilience technologies, emergency response solutions, and infrastructure design innovations that can withstand and recover from disasters. The focus includes technological solutions, system-level approaches and other solutions that enhance community resilience and reduce disaster impact through better preparedness and response capabilities.

Representative Focus Area of Ventures operating in the Domain  

• Early warning and disaster prediction system developers

• Structural engineering and resilient construction material developers

• Emergency communication and coordination platform providers

• Disaster assessment and damage evaluation technology organizations

• Community resilience and evacuation management solution providers

• Infrastructure monitoring and maintenance system developers

*Representative examples, not limited to these

Short Summary

Indian ecosystem in R&D and technology development through industry and academia collaboration on Disaster Management & Resilient Infrastructure showcases the technologies for prediction, prevention, and recovery systems. Path-breaking technology innovations of TRL 3 to 9, related to structural health monitoring systems, early warning systems, resilient construction methodologies and materials, and emergency response platforms are encouraged to participate in this innovation showcase.