Odisha Minister Seeks Permanent Solutions to Cyclone Damage After Central Team Visit

By A Staff Reporter

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari provided updates on the assessment of damage caused by Cyclone Dana during a meeting with a Central team. The team, which visited the affected areas of Bhadrak, Balasore, and Kendrapara over the last three days, conducted detailed evaluations of the storm’s impact.

Pujari explained that the Central team had returned after splitting into smaller groups to cover the regions and had held discussions with the state government. "We had a discussion with the central team in the presence of the Chief Minister, and a second meeting was held in my presence with the officers of the Revenue and Disaster Management department," he stated.

A final meeting, attended by Odisha’s Chief Secretary and other key officials, will focus on detailing the losses and addressing the state’s requirements. "We are hopeful that we will not only get the compensation amount for the damages caused during Cyclone Dana but have also advised them to help us with long-term solutions to address disasters like cyclones and floods," Pujari added.

The state is working toward not only compensating for the immediate damage but also seeking permanent solutions to minimize future disaster risks and to protect the lives of the citizen of odisha beforehand.