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Uttarakhand CM addresses workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilienc
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday addressed one-day workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, through virtual mode.
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Govt approves Rs 507.37-cr to strengthen community based disaster risk red
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Central government has approved Rs 507.37 crore for a national project for strengthening community-based Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) initiatives in Panchayati Raj institutions for 20 states, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Tuesday.
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PM Modi calls for stronger global cooperation on disaster preparedness at
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pointing to the rising frequency and impact of natural disasters worldwide, he described them as a major challenge for humanity. He noted that India had established the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group during its 2023 G20 presidency to strengthen global collaboration in this area and
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G20 Summit: PM Modi highlights India's human-centric vision, pitches for C
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing the session titled "A Resilient World - the G20's Contribution to Disaster Risk Reduction; Climate Change; Just Energy Transitions; Food Systems," PM Modi reiterated that India is committed to building a future that is human-centric, sustainable and inclusive. He noted that Ind
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NDMA Unveils Little Chanakya for targeted outreach for Disaster Risk Reduc
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 8: On the occasion of its 21st Foundation Day, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) announced Little Chanakya, the new-age character created by Diamond Toons, for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). The initiative aims to make disaster preparedness both rel
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Death toll rises to 61 in Nepal's rain-induced disaster, people struggle t
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
All across Nepal, at least 61 people have lost their lives in a total of 10 districts till Monday evening, according to the database of the Nepal Police.
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HPU's Himalayan Centre develop early warning system for disasters; working
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The centre aims to develop an early warning system for natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh and the Himalayan region by combining conventional local knowledge with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This initiative seeks to mitigate the impact of climate change and global
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IMD DG Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra felicitated in Bhadrak after being conferre
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra, the Director-General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), was conferred with the United Nations Sasakawa Award-2025 for his contribution to Disaster Risk Reduction.
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India participates in G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group Roundtable
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
During the meeting, Mishra discussed G20's unique role in advancing global disaster risk reduction by combining economic capacity with development imperatives.
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India showcases world's largest DRR financing system at UN disaster platfo
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, PK Mishra, highlighted India's robust Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) financing system--cumulatively exceeding USD 28 billion--and called for concrete, time-bound outcomes and the creation of a global facility for catalytic funding, technical assis
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Principal Secy to PM PK Mishra represents India at 8th Global Platform for
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, PK Mishra, represented India at the opening ceremony of the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva on Tuesday, underscoring India's steadfast commitment to global disaster resilience efforts through active participation
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SAKIGAKE Japan emerges as global leader in disaster preparedness
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
As climate change drives more severe natural disasters, Japanese firm SAKIGAKE Japan is emerging as a global leader in disaster risk reduction, offering cutting-edge technologies and training programs to build resilience worldwide.
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