IIT Mandi signs MoU with DDMA to deloy Landslide Monitoring and Early Warning Systems in Himachal Pradesh

IIT Mandi has signed an MoU with DDMA Mandi to deploy Landslide Monitoring and Early Warning Systems in Himachal Pradesh. Here's a look at how this system will work for evacuation among other rescue plans.

IIT Mandi signed an MoU with the DDMA on February 08, 2022. The purpose Indian Institute of Technology Mandi of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Mandi is to work towards the development of Landslide Monitoring and Early Warning Systems at certain sites.

An MoU had been previously signed between IIT Mandi and DDMA Kangra under which 10 Landslide Monitoring and Early Warning Systems (EWS) will be developed and deployed based upon site visits and analysis of these sites as per InSAR- based analysis and in confirmation with the District Administration.

Professor Laxmidhar Behera, who recently took charge as Director of IIT Mandi, signed the MoU with DDMA Mandi with Arindam Chaudhary, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Mandi.

The Landslide Monitoring and Early Warning System device has been developed by Dr. Varun Dutt, Associate Professor in the School of Computing and Electrical Engineering, and Dr K.V. Uday, Assistant Professor, School of Engineering, IIT Mandi.

Speaking about the MoU, Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi, said, “IIT Mandi is delighted to partner with the State Government to address the issue of landslides through this innovation of landslide monitoring systems installed in critical sites.

The system has also recently been reviewed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent visit to Mandi. I will personally oversee the progress of this project. IIT Mandi will work towards a robust technology solution to make this innovation one of its kind.”