This document discusses design specifications for ductile reinforced concrete buildings to withstand earthquakes. It defines ductile materials as those that can undergo large deformation without breaking. Design and construction must follow IS 456-2000, except where modified. Flexural members like beams and slabs must have a width to depth ratio over 3.0 and width over 200mm. Depth should not exceed 1/4 of clear span. Longitudinal reinforcement resists bending. At least two top and bottom bars are needed. Web reinforcement in stirrups prevents bulging and buckling of longitudinal bars. Transverse reinforcement in columns prevents buckling. Special confining reinforcement is also discussed.