Question

The preparatory phase of the National Earthquake Risk Mitigation Project aimed to strengthen the facilities of participating institutions, especially:

• A. Universities and research centers.
• B. District-level Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Polytechnics.
• C. Hospitals and medical colleges.
• D. Environmental protection agencies.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. District-level Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Polytechnics.

The project focused on these institutions to build a skilled workforce capable of constructing earthquake-resistant buildings. By strengthening ITIs and Polytechnics, the NERMP aimed to:

• Integrate seismic safety into their curriculum.

• Train students (masons, carpenters, and construction workers) on earthquake-resistant construction techniques.

• Equip these institutes with the necessary tools and technology to impart practical skills in safer building practices.

This strategic focus on vocational training institutes was a key part of the project's strategy to create a sustainable, on-the-ground change in building standards and practices.