Climate change projections in Kerala will henceforth be broken down up to the level of local self-government institutions to aid in planning ahead to tackle future climate challenges.
Launching the project being implemented by the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) and the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) here on Wednesday, Minister for Local Self-Governments M.V. Govindan said that it is a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country.
"This project, being implemented as part of the State government's 100-day action plan programme, provides information on the intensity of rain and rise in temperatures in the years ahead to the local bodies. Training will also be imparted on the kind of interventions and projects which have to be implemented to tackle these future changes. The local bodies will thus be able to formulate their plans as well as disaster management measures according to these considerations. This would scientifically empower the local bodies, making Kerala safer," said Mr. Govindan.
