A two-day state-level workshop on “Climate Change and Disaster Risk Resilience: Himalayan Future—Lessons, Gaps, and Policy Pathways for Himachal Pradesh” concluded on Saturday at the Dr. Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (MSHIPA), Shimla. The workshop was organised in collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA).
Addressing the workshop, Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi highlighted the growing impact of climate change on Himalayan states, particularly on sectors such as agriculture, horticulture, infrastructure and livelihoods. He emphasised the state government’s efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness, early warning systems and resilient infrastructure to address increasing climate and disaster risks.
He stated that the state government was making sustained efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness, improve early warning systems and develop resilient infrastructure to cope with the increasing risks posed by climate change and natural disasters.
Special Secretary (Revenue) D.C. Rana stressed the need for stronger institutional preparedness, improved inter-departmental coordination and scientific approaches to disaster risk reduction. The workshop featured thematic sessions on climate change adaptation, disaster risk assessment, early warning systems and resilient infrastructure in Himalayan regions.
Experts from national and state institutions, including the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), India Meteorological Department (IMD), Geological Survey of India (GSI), National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee, and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), delivered presentations on disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, hazard monitoring and infrastructure safety in Himalayan regions.
Discussions focused on lessons from recent disasters in Himachal Pradesh, particularly the events of 2023 and 2025. Experts highlighted the importance of integrated risk assessment, resilient reconstruction and improved preparedness, drawing on findings from Post-Disaster Needs Assessments conducted in the state.
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