Delegates from 11 Nations Attend BRICS DRR Meet in Puri
Source: Deccan Chronicle | Original Published At: 2026-06-03 05:16:21 UTC
Key Points
- The second technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group began in Puri, Odisha.
- Representatives from all 11 BRICS member and partner countries are participating in the three-day deliberations.
- The meeting is being held under India's 2026 BRICS Presidency.
- Focus areas include disaster-risk financing, resilient infrastructure, and community-based early warning systems.
- Odisha was selected as host due to its internationally acclaimed disaster management model.
- The conference aims to enhance cooperation among BRICS nations in disaster prevention and recovery.