Project name: Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Framework (DRRAF) and roadmap for Assam
Assam’s diverse topography and extensive riverine networks make it highly vulnerable to natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes, and landslides.
Given its strategic location and growing digital connectivity, strengthening telecommunications resilience is crucial for regional development, ensuring emergency response, and supporting inclusive digital access in disaster-prone areas.
Developed by CDRI in partnership with DoT and NDMA, the Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Framework (DRRAF) offers a comprehensive, multi-hazard strategy to enhance telecom infrastructure resilience across Assam.
from earthquakes
Impact
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Assam’s telecom infrastructure faces significant disruption risks due to high exposure to floods, earthquakes (Seismic Zone V), and landslides, especially in Dima Hasao and Cachar. Strengthening resilience is essential to ensure uninterrupted connectivity during disasters.
2
The study identified critical weaknesses in power support and last-mile connectivity, severely affecting telecom service resilience in rural and disaster-prone areas. Addressing these gaps is essential to ensure reliable communication and emergency response during crises.
3
The absence of standardized disaster preparedness protocols among Assam’s telecom stakeholders hinders swift recovery and coordination during crises. Establishing unified procedures is crucial to enhancing response efficiency and ensuring rapid restoration of telecom services in emergencies.
