GS3 ⚠️ Disaster Management

Lightning Resilient India Campaign

/ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt ˈɪn.di.ə kæmˈpeɪn/

A national campaign launched on 26 March 2019 by the Climate Resilient Observing Systems Promotion Council (CROPC) with the goal of reducing lightning deaths in India by 80% within three years, using early warning systems, lightning detection networks (including ENTLN), mobile alerts, community awareness programmes, and installation of lightning protection devices.

Context & Background

Lightning kills 2,000--2,500+ Indians annually — more than any other natural hazard; the campaign achieved over 60% reduction in pilot states within two years.

UPSC Exam Relevance

GS3 (Disaster Management). Prelims: LRIC launch date (2019), CROPC, and the goal (80% reduction). Mains: useful for answers on underreported disasters, technology in disaster risk reduction, and community-based preparedness.