LANDSLIDE: INVESTIGATIONS AND STABILIZATION MEASURES FOR SAFER GEO-ENVIRONMENT

The research work focuses on detailed large scale mapping Geological & Geo- Technical Investigation slope stability assessment and stabilization measures of Dhalli & Jhakri Landslide Shimla District Himachal Pradesh and Kotropi Landslide Mandi District Himachal Pradesh. Dhalli landslide occurred on 2nd September 2017 was a structurally controlled rock slide that occurred along a Road cut slope National highway (NH – 5A) without proper toe support. Jhakri landslide is also located along the steep slope section of a National highway (NH-22) connecting Rampur and Jhakri area. Kotropi landslide occurred on August 2017 along the Mandi – Pathankot national highway (NH-154). The landslide is of complex type with deep seated failure with huge social and economic loss