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Mizoram Minister Urges Disaster Preparedness and Insurance
- •Mizoram Education Minister Vanlalthlana emphasized that preventing disaster losses is more crucial than offering post-calamity financial aid.
- •He highlighted the severe challenges posed by rural and urban fires, urging the adoption of new techniques to curb forest fires and jhums.
- •The minister stressed that government funds are insufficient for disaster recovery, making insurance vital for protecting families from financial hardship.
- •Students and experts at the national seminar were encouraged to apply their knowledge to benefit the government and the public.
- •The two-day seminar on Fire and Financial Management for Disaster Resilience was jointly organized by Mizoram University and Oil India Limited.
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Mizoram Education Minister Vanlalthlana stressed the necessity of disaster preparedness and prevention over post-calamity financial aid. He highlighted the region's challenges with rural and urban fires and underscored the critical role of insurance in protecting families from financial hardship.
The national seminar was jointly organized by the Centre for Disaster Management at Mizoram University and Oil India Limited. The event coincided with the observance of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Mizoram faces significant threats from rural and urban fire incidents, largely driven by jhums burning in rural areas. To combat these risks, officials advocated for adopting new techniques to prevent forest fires, promoting safer construction practices in urban centres, and advancing risk-informed urban planning and landslide mitigation measures.
