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The study examines the floods that happened in Kerala in 2018 and their impacts on marginalized communities, which is being analyzed under an anthropological approach...
The study examines the floods that happened in Kerala in 2018 and their impacts on marginalized communities, which is being analyzed under an anthropological approach. The study seeks to understand how the disaster exposed the existing marginalization and social inequality in Kerala society. It also explores the post-disaster recovery process in Kerala's caste-based hierarchical society. The study also attempts to understand how pre-disaster vulnerability exacerbated discrimination during times of disaster. The concept of "convergent catastrophe" is used as the basis for analysis. The empirical data used for the analysis include newspaper articles, NGO reports, and documentaries.
Read moreResearch Supervisor: Prof. Mahendra Shahare
The study evaluates the IITM-RegCM4 model's performance in simulating historical temperature projections over the Kashmir valley from 1977 to 2005. The future changes in climate in the Kashmir Valley by the end of the 21st century under two emission scenarios, RCP4.5 and RCP8.5...
The study evaluates the IITM-RegCM4 model's performance in simulating historical temperature projections over the Kashmir valley from 1977 to 2005. The future changes in climate in the Kashmir Valley by the end of the 21st century under two emission scenarios, RCP4.5 and RCP8.5, are evaluated, and the impact of these changes on the local community are examined. Comparative analysis of the projections from six models revealed that temperature projections from the CSIRO-RegCM4 model are more promising than all other climate model projections. Further, the future change in temperature in Kashmir Valley was estimated under the RCP 4.5 and 8.5 scenarios for the period 2011-2100. The results indicated an increasing trend in the mean maximum and mean minimum temperatures at both Srinagar and Qazigund stations under both scenarios compared to the base period (1977-2005). It was observed that under both scenarios, the annual mean maximum temperature is projected to increase from 1.6 °C to 1.7 °C during 2030s, 2.8 °C to 3.5 °C during 2060s, and 3.1 °C to 5.9 °C during 2090s. Similarly, the annual mean minimum temperature is projected to increase from 1.5 °C to 1.8 °C during 2030s, 3 °C to 3.9 °C during 2060s, and 3.4 °C to 6.1 °C during 2090s.
Read moreResearch Supervisor: Prof. Shyamasree Dasgupta
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This study explores the complex dynamics of Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) processes, focusing on the socio-economic and psychological impacts on displaced communities due to the four-lane highway project in Himachal Pradesh...
This study explores the complex dynamics of Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) processes, focusing on the socio-economic and psychological impacts on displaced communities due to the four-lane highway project in Himachal Pradesh. It critically examines whether the long-term benefits of developmental projects justify the immediate hardships inflicted on displaced individuals. The study also investigates how administrative inefficiencies and corruption influence R&R outcomes, often leading to social inequities.
Read moreResearch Supervisor: Prof. Nilamber Chhetri