About the Course
Introduction
This e-learning course provides awareness and understanding of natural hazards such as earthquakes, cyclones, landslides, and floods. It helps identify vulnerable regions and supports disaster mitigation and management across fields like architecture, civil engineering, and urban planning.
India’s diverse geo-climatic conditions make it highly prone to geophysical, hydrological, meteorological, and climatological hazards, often causing significant socio-economic losses.
The Vulnerability Atlas of India (1997, 2006, 2019) by BMTPC provides hazard maps and risk data to support disaster preparedness and planning.
Objectives
- Understand the Vulnerability Atlas of India
- Promote safe practices in construction and planning
- Identify hazard-prone regions
- Support disaster-resilient design
Curriculum
- Concept of vulnerability
- Geological hazards (earthquakes, landslides)
- Wind and flood hazards
- Housing vulnerability risk
- Use of the Vulnerability Atlas
Target Group
- Individuals interested in disaster awareness
- Students, faculty, and researchers
- Infrastructure professionals
- Government and disaster management officials
- Consultants and civil society members
Expected Outcome
- Understand vulnerability concepts
- Identify natural hazards
- Determine seismic zones and wind velocity
- Assess flood-prone areas
- Evaluate housing risk levels
Admission
- Online application only
- Fill application form and pay fee
Course Fee
₹1000 per participant (₹500 for students) – one-time, non-refundable
Payment Mode
Bank Transfer / NEFT / RTGS
Bank Details
| Account Name |
BMTPC |
| Bank |
Canara Bank |
| Branch |
Parliament Street, New Delhi |
| Account Number |
1098101023050 |
| IFSC Code |
CNRB0001098 |
Examination
The course is self-paced with MCQ-based assessments after each module. A final exam allows up to 3 attempts. Successful candidates receive a digital certificate.
Course Material
The course content is based on the Vulnerability Atlas of India, BMTPC publications, and references from national and international organizations such as NDMA, NIDM, and BIS. It is developed by BMTPC in collaboration with SPA New Delhi and SEEDS India.