P K Mishra Advocates Holistic Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy, Says Principal Secretary to PM
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P K Mishra highlighted the importance of a holistic approach to disaster risk reduction during a meeting in New Delhi today. He called for stronger institutional capacity and ongoing investment in disaster preparedness, emphasizing the need for improved coordination among various institutions. Mishra noted that disaster risk reduction has become a key element of India's national development policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, referencing the Prime Minister's 10-point agenda and recent amendments to the Disaster Management Act. He also reaffirmed India's commitment to international cooperation in disaster risk reduction, mentioning initiatives taken during its G20 presidency and support for the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.
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