Make a strong and anti-disaster infrastructure for the future: PM Modi

New -delhi, June 7 (IANS). Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the priorities in this direction worldwide on Saturday, with an emphasis on the construction of anti-disaster infrastructure. He addressed the International Conference “RamPregiment Inftructure” in Europe for the first time. Prime Minister Modi thanked French President Emmanuel Macron and the French government, saying: ‘I thank my friend President Macron and the French government. I also wish the upcoming conference of the United Nations Ocean. ‘ He said coastal and island regions are very at risk due to climate change and natural disasters. He said: ‘The theme of this conference is: creating a flexible future for coastal areas. Cyclone ‘Remal’ in India and Bangladesh, ‘Derrikaan beril’ in the Caribbean, ‘Heleen’ in America, ‘Yagi’ in Southeast Asia and ‘Usagi’ in the Philippines suffered great loss to life. Super Cyclone and the 2004 tsunami. Over the global role of India, he said that ‘Coalition for Disaster Regiment Infrastructure (CDRI)’ works with 25 small island -developing countries, including strong homes, hospitals, schools, energy systems, water security and initial warning systems. He said: “I welcome friends from the Pacific, the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean regions. I am pleased to know that the Africa Union has now become part of CDRI.” Prime Minister Modi first placed education and skills development in world priorities. He said: “Courses, modules and skills development programs related to disaster management should be part of higher education. It will create effective human resources to meet future challenges.” He emphasizes shared learning and says: “Many countries around the world are taking on flexibility by facing disasters. It would be helpful to create a global digital reserves for their experiences and best practices.” In financing, he said that innovative finances are needed for the flexibility of disasters. We need to make an outline of programs that can easily provide financing to developing countries. Prime Minister Modi, especially attention to the weaker countries, said: “We consider small island -developing countries as a large country of the ocean. Given their sensitivity, they should get special attention.” Eventually, Prime Minister Modi called on the international community to create such an infrastructure that complies with the test of time and disasters. He asked to build a strong and inspiring future. -Ians DSC/Acade