Uttarakhand Forms 14-Member Panel to Revise Building Bylaws for Seismic Safety

• Uttarakhand government initiates comprehensive overhaul of building bylaws to align with updated earthquake safety standards.
• Move follows Indian Standard ISO 1893-2025, classifying entire state under a high seismic zone.
• Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami directs formation of 14-member high-level committee chaired by R Pradeep Kumar.
• Revised bylaws will emphasize earthquake-resistant design, geotechnical investigations, and structural safety.
• Committee to submit report to Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority and Housing Department for implementation.