The Himachal Pradesh government is making concerted efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness, improve early warning systems, and develop resilient infrastructure to cope with the increasing risks posed by climate change.
Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi highlighted the growing impact of climate change on Himalayan states, particularly on agriculture, horticulture, infrastructure, and livelihoods.
Experts from national and state institutions delivered presentations on disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, hazard monitoring, and infrastructure safety in Himalayan regions.
The state government is set to mark April 4 as Disaster Awareness Day, remembering the deadliest earthquake that rocked Kangra in 1905, claiming over 20,000 lives.
