India Takes Chair of Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

India's New Leadership Role

• India assumed chairmanship of ADPC for 2024-25 on July 25, 2024, in Bangkok
• Took over from China, the previous chair for 2023-24
• Rajendra Singh, Head of National Disaster Management Authority, represents India
• Singh chaired the 5th Board of Trustee meeting of ADPC
• Reflects India's growing global and regional leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
• Aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for disaster management

About the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)

• ADPC established in 1986 as a non-profit, autonomous regional organization
• Promotes regional cooperation in disaster risk reduction and climate resilience
• Focuses on Asia and the Pacific region
• Addresses impacts of natural hazards and climate change
• Supports global initiatives on climate and urban resilience
• Aims to improve humanitarian response to disasters
• Headquarters located in Bangkok, Thailand

ADPC Founding Members and Structure

• Nine founding members: India, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand
• Provides a mechanism for addressing emerging impacts of natural hazards
• Operates as an international organization for cooperation and implementation of DRR strategies
• Board of Trustees oversees operations and strategic direction

India's Initiatives and Commitment

• India playing a global and regional leadership role in Disaster Risk Reduction
• Prime Minister Modi's government has taken several global initiatives
• Notably established the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
• India's chairmanship of ADPC aligns with its broader commitment to disaster management
• Demonstrates India's dedication to building resilience in the Asia-Pacific region