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disasters, severity of the damage to the houses is also related to the type of the dwelling unit/houses. According to the Census details available, rural houses can be categorized into (1) Kucha super structure-kucha roof (2) Pucca super structure-kucha roof (3) Pucca super structure- pucca roof, which can be broadly identified as thatched house, earthen wallthatched roof house, earthen walltiled roof house, masonry wallthatched roof, masonry wall-tiled roof, masonry wall-sheeted roof and masonry wall RCC roof. floods, the earthen walls and thatched super structured houses will be affected. If an earthquake occurs, all these categories of houses may be subjected to destruction/damage, whereas, during cyclone, the roofing in hut, tiled and sheeted houses will be damaged. In flash Incorporating earthquake proof or earthquake resistant design into the plan and execution of a residential house by the poor and marginalized sections of the society is a tall order. However, there can Therefore, the DRR initiatives in the form of simple framed structure when, earth quake resistant design is incorporated in the type design of the IAY/ PMGY housing schemes, the threat posed by earthquake, cyclone, flash flood, storm surges can be successfully over come. Also, the concept /practice of insuring the houses could be made mandatory to ensure replacement in case of destruction/damage. be found simpler methods and processes for adopting the disaster proof design in constructing a typical cost effective shelter for the poor which can withstand the fury of annual calamities. As we are aware, severe cyclonic storms and flash floods are more or less becoming annual features which cause minimal to severe damages to households. Disasters of lesser intensity like gale winds and heavy rain may cause partial damages to the house like roof being torn away or earthen walls collapsing, etc. may require the poor to spend out of his hard earned wages to repair and restore the partial damage. As this continues to be a recurring phenomena, much earned savings are annually channeled toward restoration of the damage to his shelter.  q IAS STUDY CIRCLE Public Administration Interview GuidanceofProgramme (Main) Under the Excellent Guidance Renowned Expert By M. PURI M. PURI Special Session  with Puri Sir including Powerful Tips focused on Personality Development and Do's and Don'ts of IAS Interview. Personalized Inputs and Feedback on Body Language and Communication Skills by Mr. R. S. Chauhan. Personal Mocks, Group Mocks and Reverse Mock Sessions  providing first hand experience similar to the actual interview. The Interview  Panel comprised of Senior Bureaucrats, Subject Experts and Eminent Personalities. Special emphasis on the Analysis of Bio-Data, Academic  Background, Domicile State, Optionals and Hobbies. Sociology DR. ASHISH KR. SINGH By Comprehensive coverage of the entire syllabus including 5 Tests. Personalized attention & feedback Up-to-date Study Material For Advice Contact: Foundation Course GS (Main-cum-Pre) domain experts led by 25/24, 2nd Floor, Old Rajendra Nagar, by a TEAM of Delhi-60, 9811641574, 011-45615533 09899778994 2012-1 Mail: [email protected] 3 M.PURI 09999965832 Web: www.visionindiaias.com 50 YE-260/2012  Systematic and Time-bound Coverage of the Comprehensive, entire syllabus including latest inputs from relevant sources. No one covers all the topics except Puri Sir.  interlinking all the overlapping areas of Paper-I & Detailed lectures Paper-II including 6 Tests evaluated & discussed in person by Puri Sir.  basic understanding of concepts without compromising Complete focus on the essence of Paper-II. Mind it ! Paper-II is not G. S. Indian Polity.  style of teaching with Personalized Simple and Lucid attention & feedback.  All the critical areas identified & addressed and supplemented by a meticulously designed and up-to-date study material including important articles and write-ups from reputed Journals, Authors and Web-sites. YOJANA March 2012