PM asks G20 nations to join global coalition against disasters

Osaka, June 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday invited G20 countries to join a proposed international coalition to address issues related to post-disaster situations anywhere in the world. Addressing a session of G20 Summit here, he said the International Coalition on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure is needed for quick and effective measures after disasters strike as such tragedies mostly affect the poor. "I invite the G20 countries to join this coalition and share their experience and expertise," the Prime Minister said. At the G20 session, Modi also spoke about the need for proper healthcare and referred to India's healing measures like Yoga and "our present efforts like the world's largest healthcare programme, Ayushman Bharat".