Modi calls for integrated preparations for dealing with natural disasters
1 year, 11 months ago

Modi calls for integrated preparations for dealing with natural disasters

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for integrated preparations for dealing with natural disasters, underlining they should not be isolated as natural calamities in one part of the world affect others too. Therefore, our response has to be integrated not isolated,” said Modi at the conference held under the auspices of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Modi launched CDRI, a global partnership of governments, the UN, multilateral development banks, the private sector, academics, etc during the UN Climate Action Summit in New York in September 2019. Resilience is built in the time between one disaster and another.” Modi said each nation faces the threat of natural disasters and called studying past disasters and learning lessons from them the way forward. Each nation and region faces a disaster of different kinds.” Modi said society evolves local knowledge related to infrastructure that can withstand a disaster.

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On building resilient telecom infrastructure | Explained
1 month, 1 week ago

On building resilient telecom infrastructure | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, a multilateral organisation launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, put out a report earlier this month studying Indian telecom networks’ preparedness in the event of disasters. Pradeep Kumar Jena, former Chief Secretary of Odisha, said, “sometimes a tower operator may not have enough power available at a time …

Need to develop earthquake warning systems: PM Modi
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Need to develop earthquake warning systems: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Mr. Modi also launched 'Mission Mausam' for developing cutting-edge weather surveillance technologies and systems, implementing high-resolution atmospheric observations, next-generation radars and satellites, and high-performance computers. "There is need to develop warning systems for earthquakes and scientists and researchers should work in this direction," Mr. Modi said. The prime minister said India's disaster management capabilities …

PM Modi Asks Scientists To Develop Earthquake Warning Systems
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi Asks Scientists To Develop Earthquake Warning Systems

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged scientists to work towards developing warning systems for earthquakes while noting that advances in weather sciences have helped the country minimise losses caused by natural disasters. Addressing a function to celebrate 150 years of the India Meteorological Department, Modi also launched 'Mission Mausam' for developing cutting-edge weather surveillance technologies and systems, implementing high-resolution …

Need to develop earthquake warning systems: PM Modi
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Need to develop earthquake warning systems: PM Modi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged scientists to work towards developing warning systems for earthquakes while noting that advances in weather sciences have helped the country minimise losses caused by natural disasters. Addressing a function to celebrate 150 years of the India Meteorological Department, Modi also launched 'Mission Mausam' for developing cutting-edge weather surveillance technologies and systems, …

PM Modi must convene a high-powered cabinet rank committee on urban infra development in major cities: K P Singh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi must convene a high-powered cabinet rank committee on urban infra development in major cities: K P Singh

Hindustan Times  

Stating that the declining state of Indian cities is akin to a ticking time bomb signalling their devastation, DLF chairman emeritus K P Singh has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a high-powered cabinet rank committee, comprising planners and developers from the private sector in every major city and environmentalists, to prepare a blueprint for the development of urban …

CDRI report reveals Odisha's power infrastructure needs change, could apply to India
8 months, 2 weeks ago

CDRI report reveals Odisha's power infrastructure needs change, could apply to India

India Today  

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and the Government of Odisha have jointly launched a new report that looks at how to make the power infrastructure in state more resilient to disasters. The report titled "Disaster Resilient Power Systems for Odisha," outlines key recommendations aimed at enhancing the resilience of power infrastructure in coastal regions, particularly those prone to cyclones, …

Natural disasters becoming more frequent, have huge human impact: PM Modi
11 months, 1 week ago

Natural disasters becoming more frequent, have huge human impact: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said natural disasters are becoming more frequent, severe and need to be addressed with increased funding in disaster resilient infrastructure. The damage or the cost is usually reported in dollars but true impact on people, families and communities beyond numbers,” PM Modi said in his video message at the International Coalition for Disaster Resilient …

PM Modi calls for investing in disaster-resilient infra at global conference
11 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi calls for investing in disaster-resilient infra at global conference

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for investing in disaster-resilient infrastructure at the 6th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. The two-day international conference is underway at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam and was inaugurated virtually by the prime minister as he emphasised the urgent need for resilient infrastructure to mitigate the devastating impacts of natural disasters. #WATCH | Delhi: …

PM Modi stresses on integrated response to disasters
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi stresses on integrated response to disasters

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the need for an integrated response to disasters, saying disaster in one region can have a big impact on a completely different region in a closely connected world. The conference has become an important platform for advanced and developing economies, large and small countries, and the global north and global south …

PM Modi calls for integrated preparations for dealing with natural disasters
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi calls for integrated preparations for dealing with natural disasters

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for integrated preparations for dealing with natural disasters underlining they should not be isolated as natural calamities in one part of the world affect others too. Speaking at the 5th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, he noted that in just a few years, over 40 countries from …

prime minister narendra modi addresses third session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
2 years ago

prime minister narendra modi addresses third session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 10, 2023, inaugurating the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, said that the global appreciation for the work of the Indian rescue team in earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria recently has made every Indian proud. NPDRR is a multi-stakeholder platform constituted by the Government of India to facilitate dialogue, sharing experiences, …

PM Modi to inaugurate disaster meet in Delhi on March 10
2 years ago

PM Modi to inaugurate disaster meet in Delhi on March 10

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate on March 10, 2023, the third session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction where all stakeholders get together to share knowledge and experiences and discuss the latest developments and trends in disaster risk reduction. The NPDRR session, to be held here on March 10, 2023, will be attended by over 1,000 distinguished …

India has emerged as a regional power and security provider in Indo-Pacific: Rajnath
2 years, 4 months ago

India has emerged as a regional power and security provider in Indo-Pacific: Rajnath

Live Mint  

India has emerged as a regional power and net security provider in the Indo-Pacific, said Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. “With the increasing frequency of climate-related disasters, it is essential for HADR teams of different nations to come together on a single platform.” He added that India’s robust HADR mechanism has effectively provided relief both in India and other nations. …

Disaster management: How India is improving its existing capabilities
3 years, 3 months ago

Disaster management: How India is improving its existing capabilities

Hindustan Times  

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States initiative at the Glasgow climate conference, he was drawing the world’s attention to the urgent need of finding new, smarter, and more effective ways of managing disasters. International cooperation in disaster management is, therefore, critical to India for the effective handling of disasters within its borders as well …

Climate change a big challenge for India's farmers, adaptation must be key: PM Modi at COP26 summit
3 years, 5 months ago

Climate change a big challenge for India's farmers, adaptation must be key: PM Modi at COP26 summit

India Today  

Adaptation has not been given as much importance as mitigation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the COP26 global climate summit on Monday. "These schemes have given our citizens not only adaptation benefits but have also improved their quality of life," said PM Modi. These traditions must be included in the school syllabus to ensure that this knowledge is passed …

India Taking Lead Role to Bolster Cooperation Among South Asian Nations to Reduce Disasters: MoS MEA
4 years, 6 months ago

India Taking Lead Role to Bolster Cooperation Among South Asian Nations to Reduce Disasters: MoS MEA

News 18  

With multi-dimensional initiatives and expertise, India is taking a leading role in strengthening regional cooperation among South Asian countries for reducing disasters, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said on Tuesday. He also said the Coalition on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure formed last year will conduct country-specific and global activities, and also serve as a platform for facilitating investment …

PM Modi announces $150 mn line of credit to group of Pacific island nations
5 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi announces $150 mn line of credit to group of Pacific island nations

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a $150 million line of credit to the group of Pacific island nations for undertaking solar, renewable energy and climate related projects based on their requirement. Mr. Modi, who attended the India-Pacific Islands Developing States Leaders’ Meeting, also announced a total allocation of $12 million to the member states towards implementation of high-impact developmental …

PM Modi’s 10-point agenda to reduce disaster risks
8 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi’s 10-point agenda to reduce disaster risks

India TV News  

While inaugurating the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today outlined a 10-point agenda for renewing efforts towards disaster risk reduction. Let’s have a look at PM Modi’s 10-point agenda below: First: All development sectors must imbibe the principles of disaster risk management. For disaster risk related to other hazards such as …

PM Modi outlines agenda for disaster risk reduction
8 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi outlines agenda for disaster risk reduction

The Hindu  

Outlining a 10-point agenda for renewing efforts for disaster risk reduction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today stressed on encouraging involvement of women volunteers and sought greater cohesion in international response to deal with all kinds of calamities. Inaugurating the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction here, he emphasised on working towards risk coverage for all, starting from poor households …

Encourage leadership of women in disaster risk management: PM Modi
8 years, 4 months ago

Encourage leadership of women in disaster risk management: PM Modi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today outlined 10-point agenda for renewing efforts towards disaster risk reduction. Inaugurating the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi, the PM said that all development sectors must imbibe the principles of disaster risk management and a network of universities should be developed to work on disaster issues. The Prime Minister also called …

Narendra Modi unveils India’s first disaster management plan
8 years, 10 months ago

Narendra Modi unveils India’s first disaster management plan

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India on Wednesday unveiled a blueprint to tackle national disasters through its first ever National Disaster Management Plan. The NDMP provides a framework to deal with all phases of disaster management cycle—prevention, mitigation, response and recovery—and lays down duties of various government departments at all levels such as centre, state, district and panchayat. Lt Gen N.C. Marwah,, member …

PM Modi unveils first ever national plan for disaster management
8 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi unveils first ever national plan for disaster management

Firstpost  

PM Modi on Wednesday released the National Disaster Management Plan, which is aimed at making the country disaster resilient during such calamities. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released the National Disaster Management Plan, which is aimed at making the country disaster resilient and significantly reduce the losses of lives and assets during such calamities. For each hazard, …

On harnessing technology to manage resources
10 years, 9 months ago

On harnessing technology to manage resources

The Hindu  

For those who frown at the wastage of precious natural resources, haphazard urban planning and the disastrous disaster management system, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a tip on taking a leaf out of Science and Technology. In his congratulatory message to scientists after the successful launch of PSLV-C23 along with five satellites at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota on Monday, …

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