Will ensure zero deaths due to natural calamities-Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah has said the government will take concerted efforts to ensure zero deaths due to natural calamities like floods, cold wave and heat wave in the country. He was speaking at a function to mark the 17th Foundation Day of the National Disaster Management Authority in New Delhi on Tuesday. He said 350 districts in the country will be covered by the services extended by the Apada Mitra voluntaries under the Disaster Management Authorities. Shah said that the India  has emerged the best country that fought against this coronavirus adding that the country also weathered two cyclones at the same time with great resolve. 

The Minister stressed that the country, despite its limited resources and infrastructure as compared to other countries, fought the war against coronavirus with a lot of grit. "If we tally mortality rate per lakh we have recorded lowest rate of mortality,"  Shah stressing his point.The Home Minister recalled the losses suffered by Odisha due to the Super Cyclone and the earthquake in Gujarat in the past. Underlining the need for implementation advance alert system, Shah said efforts should be made to depute the central teams in advance to the areas based on the scientific study of the possible calamities.