Disaster Management

Disaster Mitigation Funding Approved for 15 States

November 28, 2024

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has recently led a high-level committee that approved important funding for disaster mitigation. This initiative aims to enhance capacity-building projects across 15 states in India. A total of ₹1,000 crore has been allocated for ..

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Sanyukt Vimochan 2024

November 21, 2024

The Indian Army conducted the annual Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, Sanyukt Vimochan 2024, in Gujarat on November 18-19, 2024. This exercise demonstrated India’s preparedness for disaster response. General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff, brought ..

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Odisha Villages Recognised as Tsunami Ready by UNESCO

November 18, 2024

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO has recently acknowledged 24 tsunami-prone villages in Odisha. This recognition occurred during the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium in Indonesia on November 11, 2024. The villages are located across six coastal districts – Balasore, Bhadrak, ..

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Operation Dronagiri

November 16, 2024

Professor Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, introduced Operation Dronagiri, which aligns with the National Geospatial Policy 2022. It aims to showcase geospatial technologies to enhance citizens’ quality of life and streamline business operations. Objectives of ..

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Prime Minister’s Ten Point Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction

January 30, 2023

Disasters can result in significant loss of life, property and assets. Therefore, it is essential to have a comprehensive approach to disaster risk management to minimize the impacts of disasters. The Prime Minister of India has outlined a ten-point agenda ..

CEA Disaster management plan for Power Sector

January 16, 2023

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a disaster management plan (DMP) for the power sector, in order to evolve a proactive and integrated approach to strengthen disaster mitigation, preparedness, emergency response, and recovery efforts. The power sector is one ..

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Categorisation of CDRI as international Organisation

July 2, 2022

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister has approved to categorize the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as an “International Organization”. Highlights The Headquarters Agreement (HQA) was also signed with CDRI. This agreement will grant it the exemptions, immunities ..

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World Wetlands Day 2022

February 2, 2022

Every year, the World Wetland Day is celebrated on February 2. The day is marked to increase awareness about the importance of wetlands in the world. It is celebrated on February 2 because the Convention on Wetlands was adopted on ..

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