Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate three day Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, AMCDRR, in New Delhi tomorrow. <br/><br/>Addressing a press conference in New Delhi this evening, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said so far 41 counties confirmed their participation. He said, the aim of the conference is to find ways for better management of disaster risk. <br/><br/>Mr Singh said, the AMCDRR will provide a unique opportunity to shape the implementation and monitoring of the Sendai Framework in Asia. <br/><br/>The conference will come out with a declaration consolidating the political commitment of governments towards preventing and reducing risk as well as strengthening resilience by accelerating implementation. <br/><br/>Many countries in Asia-Pacific have made considerable progress in disaster preparedness and in reducing vulnerabilitie resulting in reduced mortality associated with hydro-meteorological hazards. However, economic losses in the region due to disasters continue to increase.<br/><br/>Later replying to a media query on situation along the Line of Control, Mr Singh said, India will not allow its territorial unity and integrity to be dented by anyone. <br/><br/>Asked about rising pollution in Delhi, the Home Minister said, rise in pollution level is a matter of concern and concrete steps are required to deal with it. <br/><br/>On politics over suicide by ex-serviceman Subedar Ram Kishan Grewal over the One Rank One Pension issue, Mr Singh said government has fulfilled longstanding demand of ex-servicemen.
News On AIR | November 2, 2016 6:01 PM
PM to inaugurate Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction tomorrow