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Summits & Conferences24 Jul 2026

India Hosts 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi

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India hosted the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in New Delhi on 24 July 2026.
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The meeting was organised by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under India's BRICS Chairship for 2026.
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Chaired by Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai, the meet concluded with the adoption of the 'BRICS Joint Statement on Disaster Risk Reduction'.
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Member nations reaffirmed their commitment to the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Work Plan (2025–2028).
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India emphasised five strategic priorities, including early warning systems, resilient infrastructure and nature-based solutions.

●Event: 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction.
●Host and venue: New Delhi, organised by the NDMA on 24 July 2026.
●Chair: Shri Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs.
●Theme: 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
●Outcome: Adoption of the BRICS Joint Statement on Disaster Risk Reduction.
●Framework: BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Work Plan (2025–2028).

Science and Technology

Leveraging innovations for better risk assessment and management

Early Warning Systems

Ensuring inclusive and multi-hazard early warning mechanisms

Resilient Infrastructure

Promoting the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

Nature-based Solutions

Integrating environmental sustainability into DRR planning

Community Resilience

Empowering local communities for decentralized disaster response

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

The apex body for disaster management in India, established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005

Head: Prime Minister of India (Ex-officio Chairperson)HQ: New Delhi

The BRICS Ministerial Meeting on DRR transitions the grouping's cooperation from mere declarations to actionable implementation. By steering the BRICS DRR Work Plan (2025–2028), India leverages its chairship to position itself as a leader in global disaster resilience, complementing its earlier initiatives like the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). The focus on early warning systems aligns with the UN's 'Early Warnings for All' initiative.

Exam Relevance

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GS Paper 3 > Disaster Management; GS Paper 2 > Global Groupings

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General Awareness > International Summits

Previously Asked (PYQs)

SSC CGL 2023

The "Sangeet Natak Akademi" was established in which year?

Answer: 1953

SSC CGL 2025

Where is the Dr. S. P. Mookerjee Swimming Stadium located?

Answer: New Delhi

SSC CGL 2025

Fill in the blank: The inaugural Khelo India Para Games took place in ______, showcasing seven sporting disciplines across three venues in New Delhi.

Answer: December 2023

Expected Questions

★UPSC may ask: 'Which body organized the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction in India?'
★SSC may ask: 'Where was the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction held in 2026?'

historyTopic Frequency

Summits hosted by India under its BRICS or G20 chairships are highly frequent in all competitive exams.

Key Terms

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

The concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyse and manage the causal factors of disasters.

priority_highMust Remember

•3rd BRICS DRR Meeting held in New Delhi on 24 July 2026.
•Organised by the NDMA under India's BRICS Chairship.
•NDMA is headed by the Prime Minister.

tips_and_updatesExam Tips

•Remember that the NDMA is headed by the Prime Minister, not the Home Minister, even though it functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. This is a classic exam trap.

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