INTRODUCTION

A country’s economic growth is intricately linked to industrial demand and societal needs. Armed with technological advancements and innovative products, industries strive to balance societal requirements and market trends. These two factors coalesce in the infrastructure sector, where safety from earthquake events is one of the mandates. Thus, there is always a thrust to develop and introduce new seismic technology that is safer, economical, and durable.

The Seismic Academy understands that building a safer environment against seismic events depends on increasing societal awareness and establishing structured industry regulations. In the Indian context, seismic events are sporadic yet highly intense. The irregularity of earthquakes creates challenges with regard to public awareness, regulatory seriousness, and compliance issues. Hence, seismic safety needs to be tailored to suit the needs of different sections of society.

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