The committee approved the ₹222.20 crore urban flood mitigation project funded by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), which included ₹200 crore from the Center and ₹22.20 crore from the state. Stormwater drainage system strengthening, integrated lake restoration and interconnectivity, rainwater harvesting, water security measures, early warning systems, urban flood risk assessment, and capacity building are all part of the project’s goals. A ₹1.77-crore plan to lessen the effects of severe heatwaves in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Kataka Municipal Corporation (KMC) districts was also authorized by the SEC. Multipurpose rest shelters, vetiver cooling mats at bus stations, reflective roof painting in Saila Sahi, vetiver roof shade, and drinking water amenities at the Netaji Bus Terminal in Kataka are all part of the effort.
The committee examined the funds for disaster management and found that ₹979.18 crore had been set aside under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and ₹429 crore under the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF), totaling around ₹2,147 crore. A total of ₹1,064.48 crore has been spent thus far in 2026–2027, and utilization certificates for 92.93 percent of the money issued over the years have been obtained. The meeting also discussed revised proposals for forest fire risk mitigation, strengthening communication systems of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and Fire Services, fire safety training, and capacity-building programmes of the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA). Approval was given for procuring HF and VHF communication equipment, VSAT terminals and satellite phones to strengthen emergency communication systems.
To bolster disaster preparedness at the grassroots, the committee approved the formation of village-level volunteer task forces in 3,000 non-cyclone shelters across the state. The volunteers will be trained in early warning dissemination, search and rescue, first aid, shelter and relief management, water and sanitation, and psycho-social support.
