Awantipora | : The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) on Thursday concluded a two-day Training and Capacity Building Workshop on “Earthquake Risk Mitigation and Management” on September 24–25.
Organized by the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR) in collaboration with various departments, the workshop aimed to address the significant challenges posed by earthquake risks in the multi-hazard prone Himalayan region of Jammu & Kashmir. Participants included academics, government officials, engineers, and students, with attendees from District Disaster Management Authorities and other relevant organizations receiving certificates for their participation. The workshop featured a range of expert speakers, including Prof. Harsh K. Gupta, Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, and Dr. S