HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Jan 15: A conclave on seismic safety held at the NEDFi Auditorium here recently highlighted the need for collective and coordinated efforts to mitigate earthquake risks in Northeast India, one of the country’s most seismically vulnerable regions.
The awareness programme was organised by NeFocus in collaboration with RVC and brought together geoscientists, subject experts, students, researchers and government officials to deliberate on earthquake preparedness and risk management.
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Gaikungam Rongmei, Director of the Earthquake Division of the Geological Survey of India, spoke on the region’s high seismic vulnerability and stressed the importance of collaboration among scientific institutions, government agencies and communities to minimise potential damage.
UNICEF coordinator Anand Kanu and geologist Hemanta Borgohain shared insights on the importance of earthquake-resistant construction practices and public awareness as key components of disaster risk reduction.
A mock drill was also conducted during the event to demonstrate preparedness and response measures in the event of an earthquake. More than 200 students, senior citizens, volunteers and media personnel participated in the programme, reflecting growing public awareness and concern over seismic safety in the region.
