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India’s many more initiatives for Priorities for a strong and
disaster risk reduction resilient future for the world

The government has promoted regional cooperation
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on disaster risk management through active n Speaking on global priorities, PM Modi said
participation under several regional organisations, that courses, modules and skill development
such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation programmes to deal with disasters should be
(SCO), Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral made a part of higher education.
Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) n Many countries face disasters and rebuild
and Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). strongly. It would be beneficial to create a
India has conducted joint exercises with these
n global digital repository of their learnings
organisations and also facilitated the sharing of best and best practices.
practices in disaster management.
n Innovative financing is needed to deal with
n The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk disasters. We should prepare actionable
Reduction (UNDRR) has recognised India as one programmes and ensure developing
of the five countries in the world that can forecast countries’ access to finance.
the threat to coastal areas, the height of incoming
waves and identify vulnerable buildings in ‘real time’ n We see small island developing countries
through the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre as big ocean countries. They need special
(ITEWC) to the entire Indian Ocean region. attention due to their vulnerability.
In the spirit of ‘वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम’, the government is n Strengthening and coordination of early
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providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief warning systems is very important. This
assistance to affected countries. India has provided helps in timely decision-making and
immediate assistance to Turkiye and Syria, affected effective last-mile communication.
by the devastating earthquake in February 2023,
by sending NDRF and medical teams with relief
material.
measures, and early warning systems, PM Modi
During India’s presidency of expressed his appreciation for the presence of rep-
the G20, a Working Group on resentatives from the Pacific Indian Ocean and Ca-
Disaster Risk Reduction was ribbean regions and welcomed the African Union’s
established, which identified participation in the coalition. He also called upon
five priority areas of disaster the world to build a strong and resilient future.
risk reduction. “Let us build such infrastructure that stands strong
against every challenge. Let us build a strong and
resilient future for the world.”n

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