In a major move to strengthen disaster preparedness and response capacity, the Odisha government has announced the construction of a state-of-the-art Disaster Management Centre worth Rs 200 crore within the next two years.

The information was shared by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday. He also added that land for the facility has been identified near the Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.

Integrated Disaster Response Hub

The Minister informed that the new building will bring key departments, including the office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Odisha Fire and Emergency Services, and the Meteorological Department, under one roof for faster coordination during natural calamities.

“Odisha faces multiple hazards every year, from cyclones and floods

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