The Minister of State for Defence MM Pallam Raju has urged the corporate sector to contribute the Government’s Disaster Management efforts. Addressing a seminar on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in New Delhi on Wednesday, Dr. Raju advocated setting up of a system where private sector efforts could be integrated with national efforts.
On the occasion, Dr. Raju said that regional co-operation is important in disaster management. He said that India has taken a leading role among South Asian countries for reducing disasters.

Lauding the role of the Armed forces in rescue and relief operations during disasters, he said, the forces are the most dedicated, professional and well equipped with manpower and material resources. He cited the Tsunami disaster, cloud burst in Leh, Bihar floods and the Sikkim earthquake as excellent examples of the Armed forces' capabilities to reach out to the remotest parts of the country for such operations.