Dehradun, Jan. 20 -- Experts suggested measures for safe and balanced development in hill areas at Graphic Era, here, today.

Graphic Era Deemed University organised a seminar on engineering in hill areas according to Indian standards. Vice-Chancellor Dr Narpinder Singh said that challenges in hill regions include unstable environments, changing climatic conditions, and limited accessibility. "As an educational institution, it is our responsibility to find solutions to these challenges and educate our youth in the direction of safe and balanced hill area development," he asserted.

Director, Bureau of Indian Standards, Dehradun, Saurabh Tiwari said that the development of hill areas is as important as that of the plains. Considering recen...