TNPSC Thervupettagam

Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

July 8 , 2022 816 days 522 0
  • Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the categorization of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as an ‘International Organization’.
  • It also approved the signing of the Headquarters Agreement (HQA) with CDRI for granting it the exemptions, immunities and privileges.
  • It was done under the United Nations (Privileges & Immunities) Act, 1947.
  • This will provide CDRI an independent and international legal personality.
  • So that it can efficiently and effectively carry out its functions internationally.
  • CDRI was first proposed by Prime Minister during the 2016 Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held in New Delhi.

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