Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said the country has emerged as a global leader in disaster warning and is catering to other nations as well.
The Minister was addressing the commemorative function on the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami at the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information
Services (INCOIS) in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Dr. Jitendra Singh lauded pathbreaking ocean initiatives, including the ‘Deep Sea Mission.’ He also highlighted India’s quantum progress in ocean research and disaster preparedness. The Minister also underscored the pivotal role of scientific advancements in fostering safety and sustainability