Pakistan Aiming To Strengthen Community Based Preparedness Regime: Chairman NDMA
Muhammad Rameez Published January 27, 2023 | 12:40 PM
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Jan, 2023 ) :Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik on Friday said Pakistan is aiming to strengthen the community based preparedness regime through national level simulation exercises to mitigate the impact of climate-induced disasters and emergencies in the country.
The Chairman apprised the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)'s Head of Office for Pakistan Carlos Geha who called on him here, a news release said.
The Chairman NDMA discussed the contours of Remodeled National Preparedness and Response system and stated that the digitally updated National Emergencies & Operations Center (NEOC) would be a house of collaborative data for the early warning system, generating alerts & consequently information-based decision-making for proactive management of disaster or emergency in the given circumstance.
He also outlined the role of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) to facilitate multi-sectoral researches along with countrywide universities in field disaster management and formulate research-driven modules for contingency plans and mock exercises to build national resilience towards climatic hazards.
On the occasion, the OCHA Head commended the NDMA's plan to transform the disaster management system in Pakistan and extended his organization's full support to accomplish these tasks.
Both sides agreed upon establishing benchmarks for joint ventures and arranging the staff-level meetings on monthly basis to meet common objectives for building resilience and better response mechanism in hazard-prone areas.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Govt committed to developing gems, jewellery sector: Minister
Three new bills introduced in Senate
Nine dead, 1,318 injured in Punjab road accidents
Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead
1st-ever National Sports Revival conference starts next month
Joint venture decided for action against MEPCO’s defaulters
Modern irrigation system imperative to deal with water scarcity: UAF VC
Bringing 4.4mln hectares suitable land under olive cultivation to address econom ..
One woman died after speedy bus overturned
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa
Parliament committed to resolve public issues on priority basis: Ghulam Mustafa
Collaborative Care of Diabetes Centre inaugurated in Faisalabad
More Stories From Sports
-
1st-ever National Sports Revival conference starts next month
9 minutes ago -
Usain Bolt named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador
30 minutes ago -
Wapda Inter-Unit Kabaddi Tournament to start from April 28
6 minutes ago -
Zone-VI Whites qualify for final in cricket tournament
1 hour ago -
Int’l tennis player Hamza receives cash award incentive for outstanding performance
2 hours ago -
Chief Minister KP to open Inter-Madrasa, Special Games on April 30
2 hours ago
-
Bisma Maroof retires from all cricket
6 minutes ago -
IOC Refugees Olympic Team to be announced on May 2
3 hours ago -
Bismah Maroof announces immediate retirement from international cricket
5 hours ago -
Norman sees Adelaide success as blueprint for all LIV Golf events
5 hours ago -
Mohsin Naqvi reconstitutes women’s selection committee
6 hours ago -
T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy on Pakistan tour
6 minutes ago