DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND
MITIGATION
Government of India,
the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Confederation
of Indian Industries (CII) are jointly organizing an International
Seminar on "Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation" from
21-23rd November 2002 in New Delhi. This is a sequel
to the earlier Seminar organized during June last year. The Seminar
will mainly focus on Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation aspects
pertaining to Natural Calamities like earthquakes, cyclones, floods
and droughts. The broad structure of the proposed meeting covers
seven thematic areas like early Warning Systems, Risk Analysis,
Community Preparedness, Resource Strategies, Legal and Techno
Legal Frameworks, Techno financing and Aids & Appliances in
the context of Disaster Management. Experts on these areas from
within and outside the country are participating in the three-day
deliberations.
The Union Home Secretary,
Shri N. Gopalaswamy will inaugurate the Seminar being held at
the India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road.
