New Delhi, June 4
India has reaffirmed its commitment to global disaster resilience efforts at the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva.
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P K Mishra, held a productive discussions with Norway's Deputy Minister for International Development, Stine Renate Håheim, emphasising the importance of international cooperation in disaster risk reduction.
Dr. Mishra also participated in the platform's opening ceremony, highlighting India's proactive approach to disaster preparedness and resilience-building, reinforcing India's dedication to strengthening partnerships for a safer and more resilient future.
To boost disaster resilience efforts, India has formed the NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority), NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) and SDMAs (State Disaster Management Authorities) for efficient disaster response, under the Disaster Management Act of 2005.
The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, under the United Nations, is the main global forum to assess and discuss progress on the implementation of the disaster risk reduction.
The eighth session of the Global Platform (GP2025), organised by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), is underway in Geneva, Switzerland.