India Assumes ADPC Chairmanship for 2024-25

July 29, 2024

India will lead the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) from 2024 to 2025, taking over from China on July 25, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. India has made a big step forward in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate resiliency with this.

Significance of India’s Leadership

India’s appointment shows that it is becoming more important in global and regional attempts to manage disasters. The country’s dedication to DRR has grown stronger under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making India a major player in this area.

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

The CDRI, which was started by Prime Minister Modi, is a key part of building infrastructure that can survive disasters. This project shows that India is taking the lead in making communities more resilient to disasters.

About the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC)

Capacity Building and Training: The Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) works to make 14 Asian countries more disaster-resistant by offering a wide range of training and capacity-building programs. The goal of these programs is to give local governments, communities, and organizations the skills and information they need to handle disaster risks and lower their impact.

Technological Integration and Early Warning Systems: The ADPC encourages the use of technology to make early warning systems better so that accurate and timely information can be shared during crises. This integration of technology helps communities and authorities react better, which makes disasters less likely to happen.

Regional Cooperation and Community-Based preparation: The ADPC stresses community-based disaster preparation through its work with many NGOs and government agencies. It also holds the Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction, which helps people in the region work together and share what they know. The center’s publications give useful information about the best ways to handle disasters, which helps make the area better prepared for and able to handle disasters.

Leadership Transition

An important person in the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Shri Rajendra Singh, has been named Chair of the ADPC for the 2024–25 term. India’s strategic attempts to make the whole region more disaster-ready will be driven by this interim leadership.

5th Board of Trustee Meeting

India also held the 5th Board of Trustee (BoT) meeting of the ADPC on July 25, 2024. At this meeting, India reaffirmed its support for the Center’s goals and for member states working together to improve disaster risk management.

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