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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Unveils 4P Mantra for Himalayan Disaster Resilience

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed a virtual workshop at IIT Roorkee focused on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience. He emphasized that the workshop would formulate concrete strategies for technological innovation, early warning systems, and community participation to benefit the entire Himalayan region. Dhami highlighted the state's adoption of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 4P mantra—Predict, Prevent, Prepare, Protect—and detailed ongoing work on AI-based warnings, drone surveillance, and rapid response teams. He also acknowledged IIT Roorkee's leading role in developing an earthquake early warning system and called for public and official cooperation in building safe infrastructure.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM on Disaster Risk Reduction & Modi's 4P Mantra

  • Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience
  • Focus on early warning & pre-disaster preparedness
  • PM Modi's 4P mantra: Predict, Prevent, Prepare, Protect
  • IIT Roorkee's role in earthquake warning systems
  • Strategies for tech innovation & community participation
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Uttarakhand CM addresses workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami addresses IIT Roorkee workshop on disaster preparedness, early warning systems, and PM Modi's 4P strategy for the Himalayan region.

"The suggestions from this workshop would be useful not only for Uttarakhand but also for the entire Himalayan region. - Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, January 16

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday addressed one-day workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, through virtual mode.

The Chief Minister said that the workshop would involve in-depth deliberations on important subjects such as disaster risk reduction, pre-disaster preparedness, early warning systems, and community participation. Concrete strategies would also be formulated to strengthen technological innovation, research collaboration, and partnerships, he said, according to a release.

He said the suggestions from this workshop would be useful not only for Uttarakhand but also for the entire Himalayan region. Referring to the natural disasters in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand--earthquakes, landslides, cloudbursts, heavy rainfall, avalanches, and forest fires--the Chief Minister said their adverse impact can be mitigated through a scientific approach, timely preparedness, and collective efforts.

The Chief Minister stated that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has introduced the 4P mantra--Predict, Prevent, Prepare, Protect--for disaster risk reduction, and work is underway on a 10-point agenda aligned with this vision. He said that the State Government is continuously working on pre-disaster preparedness, AI-based warning systems, digital monitoring systems, a glacier research centre, drone surveillance, GIS mapping, satellite monitoring, rapid response teams, forest fire early warning systems, and a comprehensive forest fire management plan. To this end, better coordination has been established among the Disaster Management Department, Forest Department, NDRF, SDRF, and the local administration.

Appreciating IIT Roorkee's contribution, the Chief Minister said the institute has played a leading role in developing an earthquake early warning system. With IIT's support, the State Government is working to expand this system, map landslide-prone areas, and develop flood early-warning systems. He added that several initiatives are underway in the state in the areas of plantation, water conservation, and solar energy to maintain environmental balance. In line with water conservation and augmentation, the Spring Rejuvenation Authority (SARA) is undertaking work.

The Chief Minister appealed to the state's people to focus on building safe homes and infrastructure and urged officials to ensure strict compliance with safety standards.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see IIT Roorkee's expertise being utilized. They are a premier institute and their research can make a real difference. Hope the strategies formulated here are implemented on the ground and not just remain on paper.
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Aman W
The 4P mantra (Predict, Prevent, Prepare, Protect) sounds comprehensive. But the real test is execution. In hilly areas, reaching remote villages during a disaster is the biggest challenge. Hope the rapid response teams are well-equipped and trained.
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Sarah B
While the plans sound impressive, I hope there is equal focus on sustainable development and checking unregulated construction. Disasters are often man-made tragedies waiting to happen. Strict compliance with safety standards is non-negotiable.
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Vikram M
Mapping landslide-prone areas and AI-based warnings are the need of the hour. The Char Dham route sees so many blockades. If technology can give us even a few hours of warning, it will be a game-changer for both locals and pilgrims.
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Kavya N
Appreciate the holistic view including water conservation (SARA) and solar energy. Environmental balance is key to reducing disaster risk in the long run. Jai Uttarakhand! 🌄

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