The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) has established a Gender and Inclusion Cell.
The dedicated cell is poised to implement gender transformative strategies aimed at fortifying disaster risk resilience.
The catalyst for the transformative initiative is a recently unveiled road map document, officially launched by OSDMA Managing Director Gyana Das and other senior officials in Bhubaneshwar.
The road map, a collaborative effort between OSDMA and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), incorporates valuable contributions from various organisations, individuals and agencies. During the launch ceremony in Bhubaneswar, OSDMA MD Dr Gyana Ranjan Das expressed the groundbreaking nature of integrating gender transformative approaches.
The strategic document, titled 'Roadmap for Gender and Inclusion Cell: Strategizing a Gender Transformative Approach in Disaster Risk Resilience,' delineates five primary focus areas such as Program Review and Alignment, Capacity Building, Community Resilience, Knowledge and Data Management and Multi-stakeholder Engagement and Coordination. The roadmap is envisioned as a guiding document for stakeholders across Government departments, civil society organisations, and individual contributors involved in disaster management.
Stakeholders shared their thoughts, ideas, experiences and suggestions during the event. The insights will aid in implementing the roadmap and addressing societal disparities at the grassroots level.
