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United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) highlights India’s rising role in Global Crisis Response System | Current Affairs | Vision IAS
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United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) highlights India’s rising role in Global Crisis Response System

Posted 30 Mar 2024

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  • India’s response to global crisis is aligned with the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam it means ‘The world is one family’.
  • Earlier, India has joined the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG), set up in 2022 by United Nations Secretary General (UNSG).

 

  • India’s Role in Global Crisis Response
    • Swift response to natural disastersEmerged as a first responder. It has enhanced Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) capabilities in the recent time. 
      • Launched Operation Dost in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck in Turkey.
      •  ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist Myanmar during Cyclone Mocha. 
    • Helping people in Conflict ZonesSupplied shipments of wheat, medicines, and other essential supplies in Afghanistan & Ukraine. 
    • Health Emergencies: During COVID-19 Pandemic, provided vaccine under the initiative "Vaccine Maitri". Also, provided other important equipments.
    • Strengthening multilateral cooperation: India is collaborating with UN agencies, including the World Food Programme to deal with issues like food insecurity etc.
    • Anti-Piracy Operations: Recently, Indian Navy successfully rescued hijacked Iranian fishing vessel in Arabian Sea.

 

About UNDRR 

  • Genesis: Set up in 1999
  • Mission: To provide leadership and support to accelerate global efforts in disaster risk reduction to achieve inclusive sustainable development and the goal of the Sendai Framework.
  • HQ: Geneva, Switzerland 
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  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
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