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a)Re-framing buildings' codes, guidelines, manuals and by laws and their strict implementation. Tougher legislation for highly seismic areas.

b)Incorporating earthquake resistant features in all buildings at high-risk areas.

c)Making all public utilities like water supply systems, communication networks, electricity lines etc. earthquake-proof. Creating alternative arrangements to reduce damages to infrastructure facilities.

d)Constructing earthquake-resistant community buildings and buildings (used to gather large groups during or after an earthquake) like schools, dharmashalas, hospitals, prayer halls, etc., especially in seismic zones of moderate to higher intensities.

e)Supporting R&D in various aspects of disaster mitigation, preparedness and prevention and post-disaster management.

f)Evolving educational curricula in architecture and engineering institutions and technical training in polytechnics and schools to include disaster related topics.

i)Retrofitting of weak structures in highly seismic zones.

ii)Preparation of disaster related literature in local languages with dos and don't s for construction.

iii)Getting communities involved in the process of disaster mitigation through education and awareness.

iv)Networking of local NGOs working in the area of disaster management.

of disaster mitigation through education and awareness.

v)Networking of local NGOs working in the area of disaster management.