Support to the Comprehensive National Earthquake Risk Mitigation Program

Grant Amount: $596,309 Active

Region South Asia (SAR)

Country India

Start Date 01/2022

Completion Date 05/2023

Funding Source Japan-World Bank Program for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management in Developing Countries – Second Phase

The development objective of the project is to build resilience to seismic risk in India through:
1) development of guidance on performance-based design of buildings, specifically hospitals in coordination with
the Health Global Practice, and other critical lifeline infrastructure
2) multi-hazard risk reduction and emergency preparedness measures for lifeline infrastructure and services
3) technical knowledge sharing on seismic safety and early warning systems, and
4) identification of suitable solutions for earthquake early warning system (EEWS) for Indian context.

Sendai Priorities

Priority 1Understanding disaster risk

Priority 2Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk

Priority 3Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience

Priority 4Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction