India Assumes Chair of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India takes over the Chair of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) |
| Period | 2024-25 |
| Predecessor | China |
| Date of Transition | July 25, 2024 |
| Location | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Key Figure | Shri Rajendra Singh, Member and Head of NDMA |
| Organization | Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) |
| Founded By | India and eight neighboring countries |
| Member Countries | Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand |
| Significance | Highlights India's leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) |
| Key Initiatives | Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) |
| Meetings Held | 5th Board of Trustee (BoT) meeting on July 25, 2024 |