ESW is being implemented for power projects in hilly regions
The Ministry of Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on 27 Dec 2022 to jointly work towards developing suitable mitigation measures against avalanches, landslides, glaciers, glacial lakes and other geo-hazards.
The expertise of DRDO will also be utilized in developing comprehensive Early Warning System (EWS) for vulnerable hydro projects and power stations in hilly regions.
Separate and specific tasks will be formulated between DRDO & respective project developer(s) in agreement with broad understanding developed through this MoU.
The Ministry has taken the initiative of implementing EWS in the Hydro Power Projects especially those located in upper reaches of hilly regions.
EWS is an integrated system of hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction, disaster risk assessment, communication and preparedness for timely action to reduce disaster risks in advance of hazardous events.
The Ministry has signed similar EWS implementation MoUs with CSIR-NGRI, IMD, WIHG and NRSC-ISRO.
The 27 Dec 2022 MoU was signed by Alok Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Power, and Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence (R&D) & Chairman, DRDO. fiinews.com
