Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi proposed establishing a modern disaster management centre in Bhubaneswar during a meeting with the Inter-Ministerial Central Team to discuss the damage assessment of Cyclone Dana. He requested the Central Government to provide the necessary support.
The Inter-Ministerial Central Team, which visited to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Dana, met the Chief Minister on Tuesday afternoon.
The seven-member team, led by Joint Secretary PK Ray of the Ministry of Home Affairs, visited the severely affected districts of Bhadrak, Kendrapara, and Balasore on November 24 to assess the damage.
During the discussion, Chief Minister Majhi emphasized the need for assistance in restoring damage and developing resilient infrastructure for disaster management. He pointed out that Odisha faces various natural disasters annually, resulting in extensive damage to infrastructure.
The Chief Minister highlighted the state’s efforts to lay underground power cables in coastal districts, build coastal embankments, and undertake large-scale forestation.
Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari noted that creating sustainable infrastructure can accelerate Odisha’s economic development.
The head of the Central Team, PK Ray, commended the state government for its successful management of Cyclone Dana.
