India becomes global leader in disaster management: Amit Shah

Backed by resilient infrastructure in the area of disaster management, India has emerged as a global leader in the sector by adopting a 'zero casualty' goal during calamities,  Shah also emphasised the support of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for Andhra Pradesh, announcing that the Centre has approved projects totalling over Rs 3 lakh crore for the state in just six months. He was addressing a gathering on the 20th Foundation Day celebrations of the NDRF at Kondapavuluru in Krishna district, after inaugurating the National Institute of Disaster Management's (NIDM) southern campus and the National Disaster Response Force's (NDRF) 10th Battalion campus near Vijayawada, along with inaugurating and laying foundation stones for various projects worth approximately Rs 220 crore.

Bharat has emerged as a global leader in disaster management. pic.twitter.com/HSomiAQEZ4

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Shah said that earlier the approach to disaster was relief-centric, but now the approach is 'rescue-centric' to save people from disaster. This 360 degree change in approach of disaster management has come into implementation after the Modi government came to power in 2014, he said. The working style has changed from reactive to proactive methodology, he said. Now the 'zero casualty' goal is being adopted during disasters, he said, adding that to achieve this goal NDRF, NDMA, and NIDM have worked in coordination.Shah noted that the NDRF's efforts in countries such as Nepal, Indonesia, Turkey, Myanmar, Vietnam, and others have been widely recognised and appreciated by their respective heads of state. 
He also said that PM Modi has ensured Rs 27,000 crore for Amaravati capital city development through HUDCO and World Bank. Taking a jibe at the previous YSRCP government, Shah asked the people of Andhra Pradesh not to dwell on the "wasted" five years, saying Chief Minister Naidu and PM Modi would work together with renewed focus and accelerated efforts to develop the state.