Shimla, Oct. 10 -- State will roll out Himachal Pradesh Resilient Action for Development and Disaster Recovery (HP-READY) project, in January, 2026, said chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during a meeting with senior officers of the World Bank to review the project on Thursday.

Sukhu said that the HP-READY project aims to enhance early warning systems, restore disaster-damaged infrastructure such as roads, bridges and buildings, and undertake channelisation of rivulets. It will also focus on developing resilient public services, promoting livelihood opportunities through initiatives like "Green Panchayats", and strengthening risk-informed social safety and insurance mechanisms.

The CM said that Himachal has been increasingly witness...