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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has directed that all detailed project reports (DPRs) for highway developments must now include a mandatory analysis using datasets from the National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM). This requirement aims to enhance the disaster resilience of infrastructure projects by incorporating risk data into the planning and design stages. The directive also mandates that proposals submitted for alignment approval must demonstrate the use of NDEM data and present their analysis before the relevant committees.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced earlier this week that every detailed project report prepared for highway projects will now be required to include a dedicated analysis based on datasets from the National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM). According to the ministry's circular, all proposals seeking alignment approval from various committees must explicitly confirm that NDEM-based analysis has been conducted and must present its findings for the committees' review. Advertisement
The ministry further stated that consultants responsible for preparing DPRs should clearly document how NDEM datasets, tools, and maps were applied within their reports, including their influence on project design and disaster mitigation strategies.
Developed and maintained by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), NDEM operates under the guidance of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The platform serves as a comprehensive geospatial system supporting disaster management, risk assessment, and infrastructure planning across India.
NDEM integrates multi-temporal satellite imagery, thematic mapping layers, and decision-support tools designed to monitor and assess hazards such as floods, landslides, droughts, and cyclones. Through its high-resolution datasets and analytical tools, the platform enables data-driven decision-making, helping reduce the exposure of infrastructure projects to natural disaster risks.
The ministry's directive marks a major step towards institutionalising disaster risk assessment within infrastructure planning. By requiring DPR consultants to integrate NDEM-based analysis, the government seeks to strengthen the safety and sustainability of national highway projects. The move is expected to enhance resilience against natural hazards and ensure that road infrastructure is designed with greater foresight and risk mitigation considerations.
Source - PTI
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