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Comment on the role of media in disaster management in India. (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Media acts as a key instrument in tackling the disasters by providing communication and information.

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Media acts as a key instrument in tackling the disasters by providing communication and information. Crowd funding during recent Wayanad landslides. Role of media in disaster management: Positive role: (1) It creates disaster preparedness among the stakeholders. Example: Through weather data. (2) It gives warning. Example: During any stampedes, security in hotbeds. (3) It also helps in information dissemination quickly. Example: Landslides in Silkyara tunnel.

4It also emerges as a mechanism to create solidarity. Example: Crowd funding, medical relief, etc. Negative role: (1) Spread of misinformation can create panic. (2) Incition of communal violence due to fake news. (3) Remote areas cannot be covered. (4) The media provides unnecessary hype. Example: Media trials.

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Conclusion

The media plays a vital role in disaster management but it need to be transparent.

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