Question : EARTHQUAKE PRONE AREAS

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(a) The earthquake prone areas, cities and other habitations in different States & UTs ;

(b) The standards and specifications prescribed for safe building structures ;

(c) The steps taken to protect the existing structures and buildings to withstand the danger of damage from earthquake ;

(d)Whether the Government proposes legal remedies to ensure all constructions of buildings and structures with adequate safeguards against earthquake, etc.and

(e) If so, the details thereof ?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a)to(e): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha.