Archive · 8 Jun 2025

PM Modi Outlines Disaster Resilience Priorities at Conference

PM Modi Outlines Disaster Resilience Priorities at Conference

Prime Minister Modi discussed ways to build structures that can withstand natural disasters.

He proposed five key global goals, like training workers and creating a digital library of best practices, and better financial support for countries.

He mentioned the need for better early warning systems.

He highlighted how India learned from past disasters, like the 1999 super-cyclone and 2004 tsunami, building shelters and a warning system.

Modi emphasized the need to protect coastal regions and islands, which are often hit hardest by disasters, for a strong, disaster-resilient future.

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