OSDMA Signs MoUs with UNDP and CivicDataLab
Why in the news
Odisha’s disaster management authority roped in two partners to strengthen risk assessment and data systems across the state.
Key facts
- Signatory: Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA).
- Partners: UNDP and CivicDataLab.
- Coverage: all 30 districts of Odisha.
Who does what
| Partner | Role |
|---|---|
| UNDP | Conducts Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA) |
| CivicDataLab | Implements the IDS-DRR platform |
Hazards in focus
- Floods.
- Coastal flooding.
- Heatwaves.
Significance
The effort supports the state’s Zero Casualty approach to disaster management.
Exam angle
- Expansion of HRVA: Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment.
- Platform name: IDS-DRR.
- State approach: Zero Casualty.
- Number of districts covered: 30.