{"id":7,"date":"2026-09-01T07:03:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hpu.ac.in\/himalayan-centre-disaster-risk-reduction-resilience\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-09-01T07:22:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:22:00","slug":"collaborations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hpu.ac.in\/himalayan-centre-disaster-risk-reduction-resilience\/collaborations\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaborations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"inner-area\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<h5>\n\t<strong>Strategic Collaborations &amp; MoUs<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>\n\tHIM-DR\u00b3 has established key partnerships with national and international institutions to advance disaster resilience research, training, and innovation. These collaborations bring global expertise to local challenges and strengthen our role as a technical think tank for Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n<h5>\n\t<strong><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hpu.ac.in\/himalayan-centre-disaster-risk-reduction-resilience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2026\/09\/national-institute-of-disaster-management-01.jpg\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 30px;\">National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) MoU signed: 22nd July 2025<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>\n\t\u25cf Joint development of state-specific training modules on disaster risk reduction.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u25cf Collaborative academic programs, workshops, and exchange opportunities for faculty and students.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u25cf Capacity-building initiatives tailored to Himalayan hazards and governance frameworks.<\/p>\n<h5>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hpu.ac.in\/himalayan-centre-disaster-risk-reduction-resilience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2026\/09\/images2.png\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 30px;\"><strong>Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) MoU signed: 5th September 2025<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>\n\t\u25cf Launch of a multi-scale project on subsidence zonation mapping in Shimla, Kangra, Mandi, and Kullu.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u25cf Technical focus on rainfall thresholds, geological conditions, and human-induced pressures.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u25cf Expected outcomes include fragility curves, risk-based zonation maps, and construction suitability guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u25cf Funding proposals submitted to CDRI, NDMA, WHO, and other global agencies.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hpu.ac.in\/himalayan-centre-disaster-risk-reduction-resilience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2026\/09\/images-11.png\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 30px;\"><strong>University of Padova, Italy MoU signed: July 2025<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>\n\t\u25cf Joint research on GIS, remote sensing, and AI-driven disaster applications.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u25cf Access to Padova\u2019s advanced facilities, including high-performance computing clusters and satellite data labs.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u25cf Exchange programs with the Machine Learning and Geospatial Analytics Group.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u25cf Integration of global tools and methodologies into Himalayan resilience planning.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strategic Collaborations &amp; MoUs HIM-DR\u00b3 has established key partnerships with national and international institutions to advance disaster resilience research, training, and innovation. 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