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India today global leader in 'disaster warning' systems, catering to other nations as well across the world

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, marked the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami at the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS). He highlighted India’s emergence as a global leader in disaster warning, noting the nation’s commitment to providing disaster management support to other countries. He emphasised that INCOIS, conceived after the tragedy, has become a world-class institution with significant contributions to ocean research and disaster preparedness, especially after receiving strong backing from Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi.  

Reflecting on the devastating tsunami that claimed over 230,000 lives globally, including 10,749 in India, he highlighted the transformative policies that followed, notably India’s internationally recognised Tsunami Early Warning System. He also referenced India's growing capabilities in oceanic exploration and the deep-sea mission, alongside efforts to sustainably harness marine resources. He praised initiatives like BioE3 (Biotechnology for Environment, Employment, and Economy) and India’s increasing involvement in international collaborations, such as the Ocean Decade Tsunami Programme. Looking forward, he underscored India’s strategic plans for concurrent space and deep-sea missions, with the ambition of deploying an Indian astronaut in space and a deep-sea explorer by 2026. The Minister reinforced INCOIS’s vital role in India’s Vision 2047, contributing to national resilience and global disaster management efforts. 

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