Hazard Mapping — Policy Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Disaster Management Act 2005 - Section 37	2005	Established mandatory hazard and risk assessment as a fundamental component of disaster management planning. This provision requires all levels of government to conduct systematic hazard mapping and vulnerability assessment as the basis for disaster management plans.	Transformed disaster management from reactive response to proactive risk assessment, making hazard mapping a legal requirement rather than an optional planning tool. This has driven systematic investment in hazard mapping capabilities across India.
National Building Code Amendment 2016	2016	Incorporated updated seismic zonation maps and hazard-specific construction requirements based on improved hazard mapping. The amendment mandated use of latest hazard maps for all construction approvals and building design.	Strengthened the link between scientific hazard assessment and practical risk reduction through building standards, ensuring that construction practices reflect current understanding of hazard patterns.

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