HLC Approves Disaster Mitigation and Capacity Building Projects For States

Current Context: A High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved several disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for various states on 25th July 2024.

• Key Points:
• Urban Flood Management: Six project proposals for Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, West Bengal, and Maharashtra were approved for urban flood management in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Pune at a total cost of Rs. 2514.36 crore.
• Integrated Solutions for Flood Management: A previous approval for a similar project in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, was worth Rs. 561.29 crore.
• Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services: Projects for Assam, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu were approved with a total outlay of Rs. 810.64 crore.
• GLOF Risk Mitigation: A project for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh was approved to address the risks posed by Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).
• Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme: This scheme aims to train young volunteers in disaster preparedness and response, with an outlay of Rs. 470.50 crore.

Question:

1 What is the purpose of the Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme?

• A) To train young volunteers in disaster preparedness and response
• B) To build new fire stations
• C) To create flood management infrastructure
• D) To modernize existing flood management systems

Answer: A) This scheme aims to train young volunteers in disaster preparedness and response, with an outlay of Rs. 470.50 crore.