Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:28pm on 27 Oct 2026,Tuesday India Global
India is committed to strengthening global cooperation to reduce disaster risks, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, P K Mishra, said on Tuesday. Addressing a meeting of senior officials convened by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and co-chaired by India and the United Kingdom, Mishra called for stronger infrastructure, better disaster preparedness and effective financing. He highlighted the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning and early warning systems in reducing the impact of disasters. Mishra also urged countries to invest in prevention and recovery plans that address existing risks and protect lives, infrastructure and economic development. (PC: HT)
