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Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
Resilience must be anchored in foundations of development, says PM Modi's Principal Secretary
Nice (France): Welcoming African Union as a new member of the New Delhi-headquartered Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday said that resilience must be anchored in the very foundations of development. As the Co-Chair of the CDRI, Mishra, in his address to member countries and organisations at the Seventh International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) on the sidelines of the third UN Ocean Conference in Nice announced the African Union Commission is the newest member of the coalition. He appreciated how 54 members have so far joined the CDRI and are bound by a common belief that resilience must be 'embedded in the very foundations of development'. Earlier this week, the African Union Commission hosted the regional consultation on the Africa common position for disaster risk reduction in Geneva in Switzerland. Organised on the sidelines of the Global Platform 2025 for disaster risk reduction, the event brought together high-level delegations from African Union member states, regional economic communities and key development partners in a collaborative effort to refine and strengthen Africa's stance ahead of the Global Platform for disaster risk reduction high-level segment. The CDRI is a global coalition dedicated to enhancing the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks. With 46 member countries and eight partner organisations, it includes national governments, international organisations, and businesses collaborating to share knowledge, conduct research, and invest in disaster-resilient infrastructure. Members benefit from access to global expertise, funding, technical support, research opportunities, innovative solutions, and international best practices. Speaking on the occasion, CDRI Director General Amit Prothi said: 'Coastal resilience is vital for protecting lives and economies. ICDRI 2025 unites global voices to inform action for vulnerable coastal communities and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Through our IRIS programme, we are supporting 24 projects across 25 SIDS, driving sustainable and inclusive infrastructure development." He said at the ICDRI, the 54-member global coalition has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing climate and disaster resilient infrastructure across Africa. Other announcements include the awarding of research grants for 53 projects spanning 21 countries, as well as a call to action for accelerating infrastructure resilience in small island nations, emphasising the urgent need for global collaboration and investment. With approximately 37 per cent of the global population residing within 100 km of the coast, contributing around $1.5 trillion to the annual global GDP, and 90 per cent of global goods transported by sea, strengthening coastal resilience is now a global priority.
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
India calls for dedicated global funding mechanism for tackling disaster risks
New Delhi: India has called for a dedicated international mechanism to support the establishment and strengthening of financing systems to help nations mitigate disaster risks. Speaking at the Ministerial Roundtable on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Financing at Geneva on 4 June, P.K. Mishra, principal secretary to prime minister Narendra Modi, called for the creation of a global facility, backed by the UN system and multilateral financial institutions, to provide catalytic funding, technical assistance, and a platform for knowledge exchange, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office on Friday. The roundtable was convened by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) He echoed India's longstanding complaint of the absence of global financing for addressing climate risks. On 29 May, in an address to students of Delhi University, finanace minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that even as countries like India have committed to a greener future, they are having to find their own resources in the absence of global funding, as reported by Mint. She had added that India is continuously working with multilateral institutions to make sure they have enough leverage with their funds to finance the common cause of climate action. Speaking on India's approach to disaster risk reduction, Mishra said that the country's financing system was built on four key principles. This includes dedicated financial windows for preparedness, mitigation, relief, and recovery. Second, prioritization of the needs of affected people and vulnerable communities. The third is accessibility of financial resources across all government levels—central, state, and local. Fourth, accountability, transparency, and measurable outcomes guiding all expenditures. Emphasizing on the importance of predetermined, rules-based allocations flowing from national to state and district levels, Mishra added that the Disaster Management Act of 2005 ensured that disaster financing in the country is structured and predictable rather than reactive. Mishra stressed that disaster risk financing must be nationally owned and driven, complemented by international cooperation. The G20 presidency drove efforts to reduce disaster risks by setting up the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group in the 18th meeting of the G20, hosted by India on 9 and 10 September, 2023. In the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, the G20 leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the UN's Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR), which aims to reduce disaster risks and losses globally. To achieve this, they agreed to support building up capabilities of all countries, especially lesser developed countries to strengthen climate resilience of infrastructure systems.
Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Disaster Risk Reduction Financing central to effective functioning of national disaster management systems for India
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, P. K. Mishra, recently addressed the Ministerial Roundtable on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Financing at Geneva on 04th June 2025. He commended the UNDRR and its partners for convening this critical discussion. India also recognized the contributions of Brazil and South Africa in continuing the global dialogue through their G20 presidencies. Mishra underscored that DRR financing is not a peripheral issue but central to the effective functioning of national disaster management systems and the safeguarding of development gains in the face of rising climate and disaster risks. He reaffirmed Indias belief that a strong and responsive DRR financing architecture is a cornerstone of resilience. Highlighting Indias journey in DRR financing, he noted that initial allocations by early Finance Commissions amounted to INR 60 million (approximately USD 0.7 million). The cumulative outlay under the 15th Finance Commission exceeds INR 2.32 trillion (approximately USD 28 billion).
The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Supreme Court refuses to intervene in Madras High Court order on consecration rites in Tiruchendur temple
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 4, 2025) refused to intervene in a plea against a Madras High Court order constituting a committee to fix the schedule for Kumbhabhishekam (consecration ceremony) for Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu. A Bench headed by Justice P. K. Mishra however allowed the petitioner, R. Sivarama Subramaniya Sasthrigal, the Vidhayahar at the temple, to file a review plea against the High Court order. The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court had directed the constitution of a committee of experts to decide the timing for conducting the consecration ceremony at the temple. The petitioner, in the High Court, had argued that he said he had been the Vidhayahar at the temple for the past 13 years. During temple festivals and other functions he had to fix the timings for their commencement, pujas and celebrations and point out customary and Agamic practices and principles to be adopted according to the nature of the deities and the functions, he had said in the High Court. He had argued in the High Court that the date (July 7) and the timing fixed for the ceremony were not suitable for the event. The petitioner had sought a direction to the authorities to follow the ancient texts and literature and declare the consecration ceremony.
India.com
4 days ago
- General
- India.com
‘We Don't Just Respond…': India's Message That Stole The Show In Geneva
Geneva/New Delhi: The world's top crisis minds gathered in Geneva on June 4. India made noise. Loud and clear – 'we are not only part of the conversation, we are leading it'. Dr. P.K. Mishra, principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on May 3 represented India at the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva. It grabbed global attention for India's escalating leadership role in tackling one of the gravest threats of the 21st century – disaster vulnerability in a climate-rattled world. Co-hosted by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Government of Switzerland, the event witnessed Dr Mishra reiterating with emphasis India's ironclad commitment to the Sendai Framework – a global strategy to drastically reduce disaster risks and protect lives, economies and ecosystems. 'India is not only preparing for disasters, we are also redefining how nations build resilience,' he conveyed at the opening ceremony, igniting applause from a global audience of policymakers, scientists and humanitarian leaders. The India at UN Mission in Geneva echoed the sentiment with a statement on X (formerly Twitter), 'Principal Secretary to PM Dr. P.K. Mishra participates in the opening ceremony of the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, reinforcing India's commitment to global disaster resilience efforts.' Principal Secretary to PM Dr PK Mishra delivered India's statement at the GPDRR 2025 in Geneva He said, "...India believes that a robust and responsive DRR financing architecture is a cornerstone of experience underlines the importance of predetermined… — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2025 What's at Stake at GP2025 Taking place from June 2–6, 2025, GP2025 is no ordinary gathering. It is the world's top forum to assess how far countries have come and how much further they must go in meeting the targets of the Sendai Framework adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015. This year's summit takes on even greater urgency, aiming to translate the 2023 UN Political Declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction into real-world action. As natural disasters become fiercer and more frequent, GP2025 is laser-focused on one question – are countries truly ready? India's presence at the platform is not symbolic, it is strategic. With recent strides in building earthquake-resilient infrastructure, cyclone warning systems and disaster response forces, India is positioning itself as both a global contributor and knowledge exporter in disaster risk reduction. From floods in the northeast to heatwaves in the heartland, India is on the frontlines of climate-driven catastrophes. But instead of retreating, it is using that hard-earned experience to shape international frameworks and push for locally driven and globally scalable solutions. Why the World is Watching India With India slated to host major regional disaster planning meets in 2026 and playing a pivotal role in South-South cooperation, experts say the nation's disaster management model could emerge as a template for the Global South. 'India's participation is not symbolic, it reflects a shift. The world is learning from India,' said a senior UNDRR official on the sidelines of the Geneva forum. In Geneva this week, India showed the world how to stand tall when the ground shakes.
