The Council of Ministers has resolved to make Odisha a leading state in disaster preparedness, ready to tackle any disaster- whether it is biological or climatic, Patnaik said.
It's been 21 years since super cyclone hit Odisha, resulting in the death of over 10,000 people. Now in 2021, Cyclone Yaas has hit the state but due its robust evacuation mechanism and preparedness, Odisha has managed to contain the damage by a definitive margin.
Read more about Odisha relaxes terms and condition in Covid-19 vaccine global tender on Business Standard. Odisha Cabinet on Friday amended certain terms and condition in the tender documents, an official said.
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