Parvatiya Jan Kalyan Sansthan An ISO-2000 NGO

 

 

The Himalayan region, being in the seismic zone, is highly prone to earthquakes. In the past, several earthquakes have rocked the Himalayas and have claimed many lives besides maiming hundreds and rendering even a greater number homeless. Ever since its inception PJKS has been involved in emergency relief whenever an earthquake has occurred
in the region. In the spring of 1999, the Chamoli earthquake caused massive damage to life andproperty. 20 villages in the Bhilangana block of Tehri District were badly affected by the earthquake. PJKS immediately involved itself in relief operations for restoring normalcy with the support of Council for Advancement of Peoples Action and Rural Technology (CAPART). Estimation of loss was done and it was found that 5 humans had lost their lives and 90 had been injured, 425 houses completely and 615 houses partially damaged. A large number of cattle had been buried under the debris.
The organisation took up the task of relief and rehabilitation work for the quake affected families. Clothing and blankets were provided to 100 families. Tarpaulin sheets were also provided and the people were helped in the construction of temporary shelters. Relief materials, food and medicines were distributed in these villages. PJKS also contributed its assistance in times of frequent landslides, forest fires and other disasters.