Guwahati, Nov. 6: The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Friday signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with leading institutions in a bid to strengthen Assam’s disaster preparedness ecosystem through technology, research and partnerships.
The institutions include Gauhati University, Geological Survey of India, National Institute of Hydrology, PWD (electrical) and Assam Engineering College.
A statement issued by the ASDMA stated that the partnership with Gauhati University focuses on academic collaboration and launch of a certificate course on disaster communication and gender studies.
“The collaboration with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) will result in integrated geo-environmental appraisals and urban flood studies in Barpeta district,” it said.
On the other hand, the collaboration with the public works department (electrical) and Assam Engineering College (AEC) aims to promote research and innovation in lightning protection systems and resilient infrastructure design for schools and community buildings.
