Uttarakhand Disaster Management Model recognised at BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction meeting in Puri

Key facts

• The second technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group was held in Puri, Odisha, from June 3 to 5, 2026, under India's presidency.
• The meeting brought together officials from 11 member and partner countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia.
• The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) presented the state's approach to disaster preparedness, capacity building, and technological innovation.
• The Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Operation and the management of the Dharali disaster were cited as examples of effective coordination and humanitarian sensitivity in challenging terrain.
• The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was recognised as a model for disaster response in mountainous regions.