Question

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for Landslide Mitigation and Management in India was established by the Ministry of Mines, initiated by which body?

• A. Geological Survey of India (GSI)
• B. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
• C. Central Water Commission (CWC)
• D. Building Materials Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC)

Answer 1

Answer:

B. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

The NDMA, as India's apex body for disaster management, recognized the need for a specialized and high-level expert body to address the growing threat of landslides. It advised the Ministry of Mines to form the TAC to provide strategic and technical guidance on a range of landslide-related issues. The committee's purpose is to ensure that India's approach to landslide management is scientifically sound, technologically advanced, and well-coordinated. The TAC includes experts from various scientific organizations and agencies, pooling their knowledge to develop effective strategies for risk reduction and mitigation.