1. Understand the concept of vulnerability and its complexity due to its multidimensional and dynamic nature.
2. Explore how vulnerability analysis helps in efficient disaster risk mitigation and management.
3. Examine different approaches to vulnerability assessment:
â—‹ Physical Vulnerability Assessment (using empirical or analytical techniques)
â—‹ Socioeconomic Vulnerability Assessment (using indices and indicators)
â—‹ Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA)
4. Recognize the challenges of Socioeconomic Vulnerability Assessment, particularly data collection and integration.
5. Appreciate the importance of vulnerability assessment in India for national and local disaster risk reduction strategies.
