The cave-in that left over 40 Indian workers trapped in the Himalayas highlights the need for more safety but also signals more respect is needed for the region's fragile environment.
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The CEA this week released guidelines for slope stability in hydropower projects, and had earlier set up a panel to look into the technical problems and resultant cost overruns in such projects.
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The absence of a building permit system is identified as a key factor contributing to the extensive damage to houses in the subsidence-hit area of Joshimath in Uttarakhand, according to a post-disaster needs assessment. The report highlights the need for risk-based building bylaws and a comprehensive development plan to create a safe and resilient Joshimath.