School Of Disaster Management

About This School
School of Disaster Management

Etymologically the word disaster is derived from Middle French désastre and that from Old Italian disastro, which in turn comes from the Ancient Greek pejorative prefix δυσ-, (dus-) "bad” and ἀστήρ (aster), "star". The root of the word disaster ("bad star" in Greek) comes from an astrological sense of a calamity blamed on the position of planets. Disaster, as defined by the United Nations, is a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or society, which involve widespread human, material, economic or environmental impacts that exceed the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources. The combination of hazards, vulnerability and inability to reduce the potential negative consequences of risk results in disaster. Disasters can be natural like Tsunamis, Earthquakes, Floods, Drought, Volcanic eruptions, Avalanches etc. and man made disasters like Chemical, Biological, Nuclear warfare, Forest fires, Contamination of water resources, Structural failure, Mining accidents, Acts of Terrorism etc. But in most of the disasters, human activities are found to be responsible.

School with its core curriculum that provides students with the information and skills required for managing pre and posting disasters. The intense and dynamic curriculum with a team of experienced faculties supplemented by renowned visiting faculties imparts theoretical and practical education to the students. Disaster management career demands firm obedience to a set of moral values and rules. School provides value-based education with an international focus while maintaining extreme professionalism, honesty and principles.

School lays greater emphasis on the overall personality development of the students so that they inculcate habits of courtesy, discipline, sincerity and hard work and take pride in the efficient accomplishment of task entrusted to them. We are committed to create a force of skilled, honest and determined Disaster management professionals.