Uttarakhand Forms 14-Member Panel to Revise Building Bylaws
DEHRADUN: In response to Uttarakhand’s heightened seismic vulnerability, the state government has launched a thorough revision of its building bylaws to incorporate updated earthquake safety standards. According to an official release, this initiative aligns with the Indian Standard ISO 1893-2025, which categorizes the entire state within a high seismic zone. The government announced plans to amend current construction regulations to enhance their scientific basis, resilience against disasters, and adherence to modern engineering practices. Presently, the building bylaws in Uttarakhand are founded on the outdated Bureau of Indian Standards framework ISO 1893-2002. Guided by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Secretary…