Lesson 10. Contemporary Issues: Disasters, Water, and Regional Planning

Geography is inherently linked to current challenges. Focus on disaster management for earthquakes (Himalayan belt), cyclones (East coast), floods, and landslides. Understand the issues of water scarcity, watershed management, and groundwater depletion. Also, study regional development plans for challenging areas like the North-East, Western Ghats, and coastal zones. Follow the “National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)” guidelines and “Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)” reports for a global context. The “Ministry of Jal Shakti” and “NITI Aayog’s Composite Water Management Index” are critical for water-related policy updates.