24 coastal villages in Odisha recognised by UNESCO

24 coastal villages in Odisha have been recognized as 'Tsunami Ready' by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO). This recognition was given during the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium held in Indonesia on

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The recognized villages are located in six coastal districts: Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, and Ganjam.

Activities: Various activities were undertaken to achieve this recognition, including training and capacity building of stakeholders, community awareness programs, preparation of tsunami management plans, conducting mock drills, and identifying evacuation routes.

Phased Approach: The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) aims to make all 381 tsunami-prone coastal villages in the state 'Tsunami Ready' in a phased manner.