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Department of Water Induced Disaster Prevention (DWIDP) Activities of the DWIDP a. Technology Development Work The main activity under this work is to develop the environment friendly technology by the amalgamation of local and modern technology. Various technologies are proposed and compared in the selected sites through model construction works so as to identify the appropriate technology suitable to a specific site. The experience thus gained in the model sites are disseminated through technical guidelines and providing suggestions to ongoing projects. b. Training, Study and Information Work Trainings are conducted to develop the knowledge and skills of the technical staffs of Government offices and related agencies associated with water-induced disaster mitigation works. A data bank is established by collecting information related to water-induced disasters and these information are disseminated through various publications. Besides these, various studies on water-induced disasters are performed. Community awareness programs are conducted through seminars and workshops. c. Water-induced Disaster Mitigation Work Emergency works, point control works and long-term mitigation works through the preparation of master plans are implemented against the water-induced disasters such as floods, landslides & debris flows under this activity. Read More on DWIDP:
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