The Ministry of Power (MoP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for implementation of early warning system (EWS) for vulnerable hydro power stations.
The MoP and DRDO will jointly work towards developing suitable mitigation measures against avalanches, landslides, glaciers, glacial lakes and other geo-hazards. The expertise of DRDO will also be utilised in developing comprehensive EWS for vulnerable hydro power stations in hilly regions. Separate and specific tasks will be formulated between DRDO and respective project developers in agreement with broad understanding developed through this MoU. EWS is an integrated system of hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction, disaster risk assessment, communication and preparedness for timely action to reduce disaster risks in advance of hazardous events.