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Himachal Pradesh Launches ₹2,688 Crore Project to Enhance Climate Resilience
Himachal strengthening preparedness to meet climate challenges: Sukhu
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Himachal Pradesh is launching the ₹2,688 crore Himachal Pradesh Resilient Action for Development and Disaster Recovery (HP-READY) Project to enhance disaster resilience from January 2026 to November 2030. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasized the need for resilience-centric governance due to the state's vulnerability to natural disasters exacerbated by climate change.
- 01The HP-READY Project aims to enhance disaster resilience across Himachal Pradesh from January 2026 to November 2030.
- 02The initiative will focus on vulnerable districts and communities, strengthening disaster management at the grassroots level.
- 03Himachal Pradesh has faced over 66 cloudbursts, 234 landslides, and 121 flash floods in the past three years, causing significant damage.
- 04The project will restore disaster-affected infrastructure, including transport, water supply, sanitation, and power systems.
- 05It also aims to create a comprehensive disaster risk financing and insurance framework to support recovery efforts.
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Himachal Pradesh is taking significant steps to address its climate vulnerabilities through the launch of the ₹2,688 crore Himachal Pradesh Resilient Action for Development and Disaster Recovery (HP-READY) Project. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu highlighted the shift from relief-centric governance to a resilience-focused approach, emphasizing that sustainable development must include disaster preparedness. The project, set to run from January 2026 to November 2030, will prioritize vulnerable districts and enhance disaster management capabilities at the grassroots level. The state has experienced severe natural disasters, including over 66 cloudbursts, 234 landslides, and 121 flash floods in the last three years, leading to extensive damage to infrastructure and loss of life. The HP-READY Project aims to restore and strengthen critical public infrastructure, while also revitalizing livelihoods and establishing a disaster risk financing framework. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to building a resilient future for Himachal Pradesh amidst the growing threats posed by climate change.
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The HP-READY Project aims to significantly enhance disaster resilience in Himachal Pradesh, a state prone to natural calamities.
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