PM’s 10-point Agenda on Disaster

The Advisory Committee of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) met in New Delhi on January 9, 2017 to discuss the road ahead for the 10-point agenda for Disaster Risk Reduction, outlined by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Key Points

• The Prime Minister had listed the agenda during his inaugural speech at the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) 2016, which was held in New Delhi in November 2016.
• The all-inclusive agenda presents a holistic approach to disaster risk management and addresses a whole range of issues, from community preparedness to use of technology and international cooperation.

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