Council on Disaster Reduction (CDR)

Published a number of research papers on Rural Development and Disaster Reduction in various journals both in India and abroad.

The Council on Disaster Reduction comprises four Technical Committees as follows:

So much is this the case that Mexico has received praise by United Nations' International Strategy for Disaster Reduction for its efforts.

International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR).

He is also member of the ISDR Interagency Task Force for Disaster Reduction.

In 2009, the UN General Assembly decided to designate October 13 as the official date and also changed the name to International Day for Disaster Reduction.

It is also positive that we are looking to coordinate with the UN's Strategy for Disaster Reduction.

According to the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, better urban planning in coastal zones and the preservation of ecosystems can reduce the impact of natural disasters.

- Member of the Indian Official delegation to the United Nations, World Conference on Disaster Reduction, Yokohoma, Japan.