What steps have been taken by the Indian government for disaster management in hill towns
Small hill towns, big plain aspirations
- Formulation of Disaster Management Plans specific to hill towns.
- Establishment of Early Warning Systems using modern technologies like sensors and satellite imagery.
- Identification of landslide-prone areas and implementation of mitigation measures.
- Training of rescue and relief teams and equipping them with necessary tools and equipment.
- Establishment of Emergency Operations Centers to coordinate rescue and relief efforts during disasters.
- Community participation in disaster preparedness and management through awareness drives and mock exercises.
- Promotion of structural safety in constructions through building codes and guidelines.
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