India Strengthens Disaster Resilience with Early Warning Initiatives

Experts urged bold actions to enhance India's Disaster Risk Management at a UN and Reliance Foundation event. Focused on early warning systems, the initiative aims to translate alerts into life-saving actions. Convenings highlight Gujarat's resilience and encourage multi-sectoral engagement for better preparedness in facing natural disasters.

Experts are urging bold and transformative measures to enhance India's disaster risk management systems. The call came during a convening organized by the Reliance Foundation and United Nations India, spotlighting the 'Early Warning and Early Action' initiative. The event served as a platform for crucial discussions centered on improving disaster risk management across the country.

India's Reliance Foundation and the United Nations have teamed up to initiate a series of regional learning events aimed at boosting the nation's disaster preparedness. Key discussions focus on strengthening early warning systems and converting these alerts into effective, life-saving actions. The latest meeting took place at Bhuj's Smritivan Earthquake Museum, a symbolic location given the city's history of resilience in the face of natural calamities.

During her keynote, Dr. Jayanti S Ravi, Additional Chief Secretary of Gujarat, emphasized the need for bold steps to protect both current and future generations. She highlighted Gujarat's success in dealing with multiple natural disasters, stressing the importance of resourcefulness and resilience. The discussions also explored strategies to transform the Smritivan venue into a comprehensive center for disaster preparedness and training.

(With inputs from agencies.)