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First G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting to begin in Gujarat from March 30

The First G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting under India's G20 Presidency will begin at Gandhinagar, in Gujarat from Thursday. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr P K Mishra and Minister of State for Communication Devusinh Chauhan, will inaugurate the meeting. Addressing the media at Gandhinagar, Member Secretary, of National Disaster Management Authority Kamal Kishore said that  five priority areas have been identified for the meeting which include an early warning for all, resilient infrastructure and improving the National system for financing Disaster Risk Reduction<br />''AIR correspondent reports that the occasion serves as a resounding call to action for the global community to come together and pave the path towards a future that is fortified against the devastation caused by the disaster.<br />'' <br />''Around 100 delegates from the G20 member countries, invitee countries and from nine International organisations are participating in the three day event.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">During the meeting, two side events are planned on 'Early Warning system and 'Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. On the third day of the meeting, the participating delegates will be taken on a field visit to Smritivan Earthquake Memorial and Museum at Bhuj. The event also provides an opportunity for the delegates to get a glimpse of the cultural heritage of Gujarat.</span><br />

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