Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's 183rd seismological observatory in Kishtwar
The new facility in Jammu and Kashmir aims to enhance earthquake monitoring and disaster preparedness in the Himalayan region.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's 183rd seismological observatory in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, according to the Daily Excelsior.
The facility is the fourth seismological observatory in Jammu and Kashmir and is intended to bolster the national seismological network.
The observatory will provide 24x7 seismic monitoring to strengthen earthquake observation capabilities in the Himalayan region, Singh said.
Officials stated that Kishtwar is located in the middle of a fault line, and the new facility will provide accurate seismological data for various measures.
The observatory is expected to monitor seismic activities in Kishtwar and nearby areas that are vulnerable to earthquakes.
The inauguration was attended by Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Sunil Sharma and Kishtwar MLA Shagun Parihar.