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BRICS nations laud Odisha for disaster management achievements: Minister

BRICS nations laud Odisha for disaster management achievements: Minister
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ChinaEthiopiaIndiaIndonesiaIranRussiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
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Source: Hindustan Times | Original Published At: 2026-06-06 13:01:59 UTC

Key Points

  • BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Group (DRRG) meeting concluded after three days in Puri, Odisha, India
  • Senior officials and technical experts from 8 BRICS member countries participated: China, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa, and UAE
  • Meeting theme focused on building resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability in disaster risk reduction
  • Odisha showcased best practices in early warning systems, cyclone preparedness, evacuation planning and community-based disaster management
  • Live water rescue demonstration by ODRAF displayed state's operational preparedness and specialized equipment for flood emergencies
  • India's Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari stated the meeting enhanced Odisha's international profile as a leader in disaster resilience
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