India and Russia sign a working plan to handle emergencies
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4)
| Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations |
| Context |
| ● India and Russia signed a working plan for their Joint Commission on Emergency Management for 2025-26, focusing on space monitoring, disaster response, and training.
● This agreement builds on past collaborations and aims to enhance bilateral cooperation in emergency preparedness and response, with the next meeting scheduled in India. |
India-Russia Emergency Management Cooperation
Working Plan Agreement
- India and Russia signed a working plan for the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Cooperation in Emergency Management for 2025-26.
- The agreement was signed by Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai and Russian Minister for Civil Defence, Emergencies, and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters.
Historical Context
- The agreement follows previous collaborations, including the Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) from December 2010 and the establishment of the Indo-Russian Joint Commission for Cooperation in 2013.
- The first meeting of this commission took place in New Delhi in 2016.
Areas of Cooperation
- Space Monitoring Technologies: Implementation of space-based technologies for risk forecasting and emergency response.
- Disaster Response Experiences: Exchange of experiences in managing large-scale disasters.
- Training: Cooperation in training fire and rescue specialists.
Future Plans And Objectives
- The working plan aims to enhance bilateral efforts, improve early warning systems, and boost capacity building in emergency preparedness, prevention, response, and planning.
- The agreement is intended to upgrade existing frameworks and support mutual assistance in enhancing emergency management capabilities in both countries.
| Practice Question: Discuss the impact of the 2025-26 working plan between India and Russia on their cooperation in emergency management and disaster response. (150 Words /10 marks) |
