Odisha Chief Secretary Briefed on BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives
NDMA Delegation Briefs Odisha Chief Secy On BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Deliberations

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Senior officials from India's National Disaster Management Authority briefed Odisha's Chief Secretary Anu Garg on outcomes from the Second BRICS Technical Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Puri, emphasizing international cooperation and Odisha's commitment to enhancing disaster resilience.
- 01The Second BRICS Technical Meeting focused on disaster risk reduction and resilience-building.
- 02Odisha's Chief Secretary Anu Garg highlighted the state's achievements in cyclone preparedness and community-based disaster response.
- 03The meeting stressed the importance of knowledge-sharing among BRICS nations to improve disaster management strategies.
- 04Odisha aims to adopt global best practices in disaster management and leverage technological advancements.
- 05The NDMA delegation included Dr. Krishna S. Vatsa and Rita Missal, alongside Odisha's Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil.
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On Saturday, senior officials from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) briefed Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on the outcomes of the Second BRICS Technical Meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group, which took place in Puri. Dr. Krishna S. Vatsa, a member of the NDMA, and Rita Missal, accompanied by Odisha Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil, discussed key deliberations focused on enhancing disaster risk reduction, resilience-building, and international cooperation. Garg praised the successful hosting of the meeting and reaffirmed Odisha's commitment to strengthening disaster resilience through effective preparedness measures and response systems. She highlighted the state's accomplishments in cyclone preparedness and community-based disaster response, which have garnered national and international recognition. The discussions underscored the need for collaboration among BRICS nations to improve disaster risk reduction strategies, particularly in light of increasing climate-related challenges. Officials noted that Odisha is dedicated to utilizing global experiences and technological advancements to enhance its disaster management capabilities and preparedness framework.
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The briefing emphasizes Odisha's proactive approach to disaster management, which could enhance local resilience.
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