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September 21, 2024 9:04 PM

Principal Secretary to Prime Minister highlights India’s potential in disaster risk insurance at NDMA’s workshop

P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, emphasized India's growing role in disaster risk insurance during the National Disaster Management Authority's (NDMA) workshop on Friday. Addressing the event titled "Why Disaster Risk Insurance Matters – Key Concepts and Benefits" in Delhi, Mishra outlined key developments in insurance products and the use of technology for assessing damage and loss in disaster-prone areas. Mishra underscored India’s potential to innovate and lead the ...

National Disaster Management Authority issues ‘red alert’ for several Uttarakhand districts

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a 'red alert' for Uttarakhand, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in several districts including Dehradun, Champawat, Haridwar, Nainital, Pauri Garhwal, Tehri Garhwal, and Udham Singh Nagar. This alert comes as the state grapples with ongoing relief and rescue operations in response to recent heavy rains and landslides. In light of the situation, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken swift action, dispatching Commi...