Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) via video message. He welcomed all dignitaries, emphasizing the importance of their participation in strengthening global discourse on disaster resilient infrastructure.
Growth of Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
- Highlighted the growth of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) since its inception in 2019.
- Emphasized that CDRI now comprises 39 countries and 7 organizations, indicating positive progress.
Impact of Natural Disasters
- Noted the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, emphasizing their impact beyond monetary evaluation.
- Mentioned destruction of homes, displacement of people, and disruption of essential services like water, sewage, and energy, leading to health risks.
Importance of Resilient Infrastructure
- Stressed the need to invest in resilient infrastructure for a better future.
- Advocated for integrating resilience into new infrastructure projects and post-disaster rebuilding efforts.
Collective Resilience
- Emphasized that disasters have global repercussions in an interconnected world.
- Stated that collective resilience can only be achieved when individual countries prioritize resilience.
Support for Vulnerable Regions
- Highlighted the importance of supporting vulnerable regions, particularly Small Island Developing States.
- Mentioned CDRI’s programs focusing on funding projects in such regions, citing examples of resilient housing and transport networks.
Collaborative Efforts
- Recalled the formation of a Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group during India’s G20 Presidency, focusing on financing discussions.
- Expressed confidence in the collaborative efforts of CDRI and ICDRI to build a resilient future.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- How many countries and organizations are part of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)?
- A) 30 countries and 10 organizations
- B) 39 countries and 7 organizations
- C) 20 countries and 5 organizations
- D) 50 countries and 15 organizations
- Answer: B) 39 countries and 7 organizations
- What did Prime Minister Modi emphasize regarding the impact of natural disasters?
- A) The monetary cost is the most significant aspect.
- B) The impact is limited to physical infrastructure.
- C) The true impact goes beyond monetary evaluation.
- D) Natural disasters have no significant impact on communities.
- Answer: C) The true impact goes beyond monetary evaluation.
- According to the Prime Minister, when should resilience be factored into infrastructure projects?
- A) Only during post-disaster rebuilding efforts.
- B) Only during the initial planning phase.
- C) Both during new infrastructure creation and post-disaster rebuilding.
- D) Resilience is not necessary for infrastructure projects.
- Answer: C) Both during new infrastructure creation and post-disaster rebuilding.
- What did Prime Minister Modi emphasize about achieving collective resilience?
- A) Collective resilience is unachievable.
- B) Individual countries’ resilience is not important.
- C) Each country must prioritize its own resilience for collective resilience.
- D) Collective resilience can be achieved without individual efforts.
- Answer: C) Each country must prioritize its own resilience for collective resilience.