Summary:

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science and Technology, commemorated the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami at INCOIS, emphasizing India's role in global disaster warning. He highlighted India's commitment to disaster management worldwide and the transformation of INCOIS into a world-class institution after the catastrophe. This change, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, significantly contributed to ocean research and disaster preparedness, strengthening India's role in global resilience efforts.

Reflecting on the 2004 tsunami, which claimed over 230,000 lives globally, including 10,749 in India, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized transformative policies, particularly the Tsunami Early Warning System. He discussed India's advancements in ocean exploration, deep-sea missions, and sustainable marine resource management. He praised initiatives like BioE3 and India's global collaborations, such as the Ocean Decade Tsunami Programme. He outlined India's plans for concurrent space and deep-sea missions by 2026, which will further enhance INCOIS's role in Vision 2047.

Source: IBEF 

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