Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has thanked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for endorsing Odisha’s disaster preparedness.
Patnaik said the State Government always makes efforts to "address the needs" of the vulnerable people. Patnaik also said that the State strives for "zero casualty" during disasters.
"Thank you @nsitharamanji for endorsing #Odisha's ability to manage disasters through the unique model of community participation. Instilling local ownership, strive for #ZeroCasualty & addressing needs of most vulnerable form the core of #OdishaModel," the CM tweeted. Earlier, Sitharaman had shared an article on Odisha's disaster management by Observer Research Foundation (ORF) --an India-based independent think tank - and lauded the State for its efforts to mitigate the impact of calamities.
"Post Phailin, the UN had recognized Odisha's preparedness as a 'global success story' and made plans to use it as a model for other cities.... Well done Orissa," Sitharaman said in his twitter handle.