Second BRICS Technical Meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group to be Held in Puri

– Delegates and experts from BRICS nations to participate

– Discussions to focus on advancing cooperation among BRICS countries in the context of disaster management

Bhubaneswar, May 2026 : The BRICS Technical Meeting of the “Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group” being organized under India’s BRICS Presidency, will be held from June 3 to 5, 2026 at Taj Puri Resort in Puri, Odisha. Representatives and experts from BRICS countries will participate in the meeting and deliberate on various issues related to disaster management, resilience building and international cooperation.

It is noteworthy that delegates from Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UAE and China among other countries will attend the conference.

Odisha has been selected as the host for this important technical meeting in recognition of the State’s proactive, successful and robust initiatives in the field of disaster preparedness and management. In particular, Odisha has earned international appreciation for its effective cyclone management, community-based early warning systems and successful rescue and evacuation strategies.

The technical meeting is expected to facilitate knowledge exchange among BRICS nations on disaster management, promote discussions on new technologies and coordinated approaches and further strengthen mutual cooperation. In this context, the hosting of such a significant technical conference of BRICS nations in Puri will not only showcase Odisha’s achievements and expertise in disaster management at the international level but also further enhance the State’s global image.

Anshuman Sahoo