Disaster Resilience News - Latest Updates & Headlines
HM Shah approves Rs 1,604 cr for improving fire services in Bihar, 4 states
New Delhi, March 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved projects for disaster recovery and reconstruction activities for Sikkim and sanctioned projects worth Rs 1,604.39 crore for strengthening of fire services in five states, an official said on Friday.
DoT unveil plan to protect telecom networks from natural disasters
New Delhi, Feb 12: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Wednesday launched a new report on the Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Framework (DRRAF) to make India's telecom sector stronger against natural disasters.
ADB approves 500 million USD loan to bolster Philippines' disaster resilience
Manila, Jan 29: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it has approved a policy-based loan of 500 million US dollars to provide the Philippines with quick access to financing in case of disasters triggered by natural hazards or health-related emergencies.