Dehradun, Aug. 2 -- In a major boost to disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts, the central government approved a Rs.125 crore project aimed at reducing landslide risk and managing vulnerable zones across Uttarakhand. The first phase of the project has begun with a release of Rs.4.5 crore for initial exploration and preparation of the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). Officials aware of the matter said the proposal was submitted by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) and the Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Centre (ULMMC), Dehradun....