India's Proactive Approach to Heat Waves: Zero Casualty Vision

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a strategic plan focused on eliminating fatalities during heat waves, underscoring a proactive rather than reactive stance on disasters as steered by the Modi government. He highlighted this during a ceremony presenting the President's Colour to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

The NDRF was recognized for its exceptional service, a testament to India's status as a global leader in disaster management. Shah emphasized the Modi government's ambition to ensure zero casualties and minimal property damage during natural disasters like cyclones, earthquakes, and floods.

The Ministry of Home Affairs is prepared to tackle the challenges of heat waves, aiming for no loss of lives in the coming years. Shah stressed the shift from traditional relief efforts to proactive safety measures that have positioned India as the 'first responder' during calamities worldwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)