Business has slowed down and the ban on construction due to land subsidence has had a ripple effect. Many are still waiting for compensation and resettlement.
The Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) has identified 14 high-risk zones in subsidence-hit Joshimath and recommended that residents either take compensation or get relocated. The CBRI will support the state government in developing a new location as a model village for the affected families.
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