Odisha's Resilience: New Plans for Disaster Management

Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, plans to construct 500 new multi-purpose buildings for shelter during natural disasters. This initiative follows improvements since the devastating 1999 super cyclone. Efforts include raising more disaster response teams and growing mangroves to protect the coast.

In a significant move to bolster disaster management, the Odisha government has unveiled plans to construct 500 additional multi-purpose buildings for sheltering people during natural calamities in coastal districts, revealed Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

Addressing a state-level event for Disaster Preparedness Day and National Day for Disaster Reduction, Majhi highlighted the state's progress since the devastating 1999 super cyclone, noting that the number of cyclone shelters has increased from 21 to 844.

The state also plans to enhance its disaster response capabilities by forming more units of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force and expanding mangrove forests along the coast, vital for reducing cyclone impact.

(With inputs from agencies.)