Kohima: Nagaland plans to implement an Early Warning System (EWS) to boost disaster preparedness in the state, especially ravaged by natural calamities.
The EWS aims for early detection of impact from calamities and consequently getting the relevant mitigation efforts into action. This, in turn, could act as a shield against Nagaland’s vulnerability and reduce the impact.
This system will provide crucial warnings for earthquakes, heatwaves, heavy rainfall, lightning strikes, landslides and other extreme weather events that could cause disasters.
This system is expected to improve response measures and thereby play a vital role in protecting the lives of citizens and their properties.
In addition to the EWS, Nagaland has also launched the Nagaland Solar Mission by expanding solar energy adoption in the state.
Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the central government is offering Nagaland consumers subsidies between 60 per cent and 54 per cent for rooftop solar systems ranging from one kilowatt to three kilowatts.
In addition, the Nagaland government is providing subsidies ranging from 36 per cent to 31 per cent. As a consequence, residents are getting total financial assistance up to 96 per cent for installations up to two kilowatts and up to 85 per cent for systems up to three kilowatts.
Nagaland has invested Rs 10 crore in FY2025 – 26 to support this initiative. It is also establishing a Solar Mission Team at the Directorate level and a Solar Mission Cell at the Secretariat level to oversee the execution of this scheme.
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