Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Suresh Pujari, Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management, underlined the significance of a strong early warning system as the foundation for efficient disaster management. The Minister emphasized Odisha’s dedication to enhancing its disaster response systems while speaking at a consultation event hosted by the United Nations India and Reliance Foundation.
“Once we perfect the early warning system, mitigating the impact and managing natural disasters will become significantly easier for the government,” Pujari stated. He acknowledged Odisha’s reputation as a national leader in disaster management and stressed the need for a collective approach involving multiple stakeholders to address future challenges.
Citing the recent Severe Cyclonic Storm Dana, which impacted Odisha in October, Pujari said the state government had shared its experiences and exchanged ideas with other participants at the event. “Odisha’s handling of natural disasters has become a role model for the entire country, and we continue to learn and evolve from past experiences,” he added.
UN Resident Coordinator for India Shombi Sharp and Reliance Foundation CEO Jagannatha Kumar attended the Bhubaneswar-hosted consultation. Participants talked about lessons learned from disaster management initiatives and explored ways to improve early warning systems.
