Landslide Risk Assessment of Strategic Roads in Himachal Pradesh, India

Implementing Partner: Build Change

Project name:Landslide Risk Assessment of Strategic Roads in Himachal Pradesh, India

CDRI assessed landslide risks along key roads in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, addressing frequent monsoon-triggered instability. Experts identified natural and human-induced factors affecting slopes.

The assessment involved stakeholders from multiple departments and proposed Nature-based Solutions, improved drainage, and structural reinforcements. Site-specific green and grey measures were recommended to enhance infrastructure resilience, supporting CDRI’s work to strengthen disaster-resistant road networks in vulnerable mountainous regions.

Collaboration:
  • Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority

Impact

1

By addressing landslide risks with tailored solutions, the project enhances infrastructure durability in Shimla’s vulnerable areas. Integrating Nature-based Solutions and structural reinforcements ensures safer roads and minimizes disruptions from frequent monsoon-triggered instability.

2

The involvement of multiple stakeholders fosters a unified approach to disaster resilience. Experts and agencies contributed to identifying slope instability factors and implementing adaptive strategies, reinforcing long-term risk reduction and infrastructure stability.

3

Site-specific green and grey measures improve drainage systems and structural safety, reducing landslide threats. These recommendations support proactive planning, ensuring resilient transport networks that safeguard communities in landslide-prone mountainous regions.

Resources

Alpana Saha 2

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes. 

Alpana Saha 

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes.