Navnit Jha Feb 10, 2017 04:17
Member
| The proposed work is very relevant in context to climate induced disaster, particularly in the SAARC region. I strongly recommend this proposal for further implementations and scale up. |
Pravas Mishra Feb 10, 2017 07:39
Member
| Every year many people die in odisha due to flood. This kind of solution can be helpful for strengthening capacity of the government and other stakeholders in relaying timely and usefull early warning information which can save many lives in danger. The proposed idea is very simple, practicable and it also can be replicated in similar situations around the globe. I liked the idea |
Shammi Shailaj Feb 10, 2017 10:16
Member
| A very practical and simple solution to the problem of floods in India. Can potentially save lives and reduce sufferings. |
Animesh Prakash Apr 16, 2017 03:22
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Raj Beniwal Jun 2, 2017 02:19
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Such an amazing technique it is which can lead to saving thousands of lives. Proper implementation of this assignment can result in a successful model in the field of disaster management and early warning/preparedness part per say. Love for the idea, Man. Way to go. :) |
Pankaj Anand Jun 4, 2017 05:15
Member
| Simple, intelligent, rooted, scalable idea that can shape a new shift in how early warning systems should look like! |
Satya Narayan Jun 16, 2017 09:58
Member
| Volunteer Network Management System is reliable tool to disseminate early warning messages during disaster, what can save lives and property.
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Unnayan Odisha Jun 16, 2017 09:30
Member
| Sharing of Early warning information through VNMS is not only helps during disaster. But also helps to develop the capacities of people in the field of development. Very good low cost tool. |
Manoranjan Behera Jun 17, 2017 06:43
Member
| This is a 1st of its kind, low cost &innovative early warning technology, as i have ever witnessed in my professional journey in humanitarian sector. This model is a very user friendly technology and it can be replicated disaster prone countries like India and other disaster prone regions as well. And it could be a simple yet best solution, for the last mile early warning dissemination system- for those areas where no early warning system is in place, and where people have no access to get early warning data's. Through this model- a simple solar operated street light can be used in multiple way to disseminate early warning/usefull messages to the communities directly, in the vulnerable locations. Similarly VNMS is also a effective solution to institutionalise the coordination mechanism between the local Government and the Village based networks (including VDMCs,SHGs, youth clubs etc.)for effective and timely early warning dissemination, which will ultimately result towards a positive and collective community action, and it will supplement their effort in community based disaster preparedness as well as it will strengthen their efforts too. However if will talk about the challenges of lifetowers- i think there are lot of scopes are also available to improve the current model, which will address the challenges of false warning and all. I believe the researcher has already worked a lot to improvise the model and at this point of time, and the current changes in the model can overcome/address all those practical challenges. I think the researcher has done a pretty good job, by successfully bringing out -such a innovative and simple technology. Which will not only play a instrumental role in CBDP measures, but also it can save millions of lives in disaster context. I wish all the success and good luck to the researcher and his team. |
Suchismita Swain Jun 17, 2017 07:45
Member
| The project is simple, cost effective , practical and multidimensional. Community awareness is always the key to tackle any kind of disaster. In the situation of floods ,it becomes all the more relevant. I support this project. |
Lynette Phillips Jun 17, 2017 11:53
Member
| Innovative model which is worth implementing. Strong support the project! |
Oenics . Jun 28, 2017 02:39
Member
| Very innovative and creative idea, this can help in saving millions of lives. This is a modern approach to control natural disasters. Technology has been used as a tool to assist mankind.This system can alert an entire town or village so that they can evacuate from the town safely . So they can transport there valuable stocks to a safe place so that the loss of food and grains is minimized. Also government officials will be alerted beforehand about the disaster so they can assist the people.This is one of the best ideas I have ever come across. Wishing that it gets implemented in real life. |
Ajsa Odisha Jun 29, 2017 07:08
Member
| This is a very wonderful and innovative technology |
Banshidhar Behera Jun 29, 2017 07:54
Member
| This is a very innovative solution which can save the lives of vulnerable communities in the flood prone areas. I wish all the success to the researcher. |
Hari Krishnaa Jun 29, 2017 08:16
Fellow
| Of late, we have witnessed been many Initiatives to strengthen community level early warning systems. Most of these Initiatives focused on creating alerts at the local level on localized hazards and proved to be useful too for specific local communities. However, sheer simplicity and contextuality of those Initiatives, make them hard to replicate elsewhere. We have been striving to facilitate organic connect the communities with the mainstream early warning systems by making them active stakeholders in the entire spectrum of observation, forecasting, and early warning. For this, communities need to be empowered with access to the technology, infrastructure, and decision making processes. Innovation needed in terms of developing a technology that communities can use and Infrastructure needed to be cost effective. If these two things are achieved, community participation in decision making will have far fewer obstacles. This Innovative proposal developed by Animesh and Team seem to crack these vital bottlenecks. This proposal definitely deserves the attention and support of those who are committed to strengthening community access to early warning systems. Therefore, my vote definitely goes for this promising proposal. A humble suggestion to the proposal team is to develop thorough Implementation mechanism to be able to realize this brilliant Idea. |
Olawale Olaniyan Jul 8, 2017 07:17
Fellow
| I particularly like the idea and cost effectiveness of this project! Best wishes, Olawale |