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The 2001 Gujarat earthquake, occurring on January 26, measured 7.6 on the moment magnitude scale and resulted in over 20,000 deaths and extensive destruction of buildings, particularly in Bhuj and surrounding areas. The Gujarat government initiated a Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Policy to address the damage, with a focus on rebuilding infrastructure, supporting the local economy, and providing healthcare. Relief measures included immediate assistance, rescue operations, and financial aid for victims and reconstruction efforts.

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Earthquake

The 2001 Gujarat earthquake, occurring on January 26, measured 7.6 on the moment magnitude scale and resulted in over 20,000 deaths and extensive destruction of buildings, particularly in Bhuj and surrounding areas. The Gujarat government initiated a Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Policy to address the damage, with a focus on rebuilding infrastructure, supporting the local economy, and providing healthcare. Relief measures included immediate assistance, rescue operations, and financial aid for victims and reconstruction efforts.

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2001 Gujarat earthquake

• The 2001 Gujarat earthquake, also known as the Bhuj


earthquake, occurred on 26 January at 08:46 am IST.
• The epicentre was about 9 km south-southwest of the village
of chobari in Bachau of Kutch(Kachchh) District of Gujrat, India.
• The intraplate earthquake measured 7.6 on the moment
magnitude scale and occurred at 17.4 km (10.8 mi) depth.
• . The earthquake killed at least 20,023 people . injured another
166,000 and destroyed nearly over 400,000 buildings.
Impacts of this Earthquake
 Damage to Buildings:

 Bhuj: 95% of buildings were destroyed . Key sites like Swaminarayan temple and Prag Mahal were damaged.

 Villages and Towns: Over 1.2 million houses were damaged or destroyed in 8,000 villages and 490 towns.

 Historic Buildings: About 40% of heritage buildings were collapsed or severely damaged.

 Specific Areas:

 Bhachau: Over 5,000 deaths; 9,000 houses damaged or destroyed.

 Chobari: All 3,200 houses destroyed; 648 residents killed.

 Adhoi: 354 deaths, including 25 schoolchildren.

 Vondh: Much of the village razed; 400 people died.

 Visnagar: All 208 houses destroyed.


Reconstruction
• Four months after the Gujarat earthquake, the Gujarat
government introduced the Gujarat Earthquake Reconstruction
and Rehabilitation Policy. This plan aimed to rebuild with an
estimated cost of $1.77 billion.

• Key Objectives:

 Rebuilding: Repair and strengthen houses and public buildings.

 Economic Revival: Support and rebuild the local economy.

 Health Support: Provide healthcare and medical assistance.

 Community Reconstruction: Rebuild social infrastructure and


community facilities.
Relief Stratergies for earthquake
• In response to the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, the Government of
India implemented several relief measures:

• Immediate Relief: Provided food, water, medical supplies, and


temporary shelters to affected communities.

• Rescue Operations: Deployed teams from the National Disaster


Response Force (NDRF) and other agencies for search and
rescue missions.

• Financial Aid: Allocated funds for emergency relief and


reconstruction efforts, including financial assistance to victims
and affected families.

• Reconstruction Policy: Launched the Gujarat Earthquake


Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Policy to repair, rebuild, and
strengthen homes and public buildings.

• Community Support: Offered support for economic revival,


health care, and rebuilding community and social infrastructure.

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