Odisha CM Inaugurates BRICS Disaster Risk Meeting in Puri

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting in Puri. The event underscores Odisha's dedication to disaster resilience and sustainable development. Majhi highlighted the state's 'Zero Casualty' model and announced infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness and economic growth.

In a significant move towards bolstering global disaster resilience, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting in Puri. The gathering, regarded as a pivotal platform for advancing disaster risk reduction, drew delegates and experts from BRICS nations, reinforcing Odisha's commitment to climate adaptability and sustainable development.

Addressing the esteemed assembly, CM Majhi underscored the essential role of disaster risk reduction in achieving sustainable development and human security. Highlighting the escalating frequency of global disasters due to climate change, he emphasized the need for robust preparedness and strategic coordination. Odisha's renowned 'Zero Casualty' disaster management model, based on evidence-driven planning and community involvement, was showcased as a framework for emulation.

Majhi announced transformative infrastructure projects, including the 160-kilometre Greenfield Coastal Highway. These initiatives are aimed at strengthening Odisha's disaster response capabilities and facilitating economic expansion. Such efforts align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ten-Point Agenda for Disaster Risk Reduction, cementing Odisha's role in national and global resilience-building strategies.