Himachal Pradesh Advances Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience Initiatives

Himachal Pradesh is enhancing disaster preparedness through various initiatives, including annual ShakeOut drills in schools and statewide awareness campaigns marking the 1905 Kangra earthquake anniversary. Recent workshops have focused on climate change adaptation, disaster risk assessment, early warning systems, and resilient infrastructure, highlighting lessons from recent disasters in 2023 and 2025. Officials and experts emphasize scientific planning, institutional coordination, and community participation to build resilience against increasing climate and seismic risks in the Himalayan region.