Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said here on Saturday (November 7) that the country’s best disaster management and resilience programme would be implemented in Keralam.
He was speaking after inaugurating the valedictory session of the two-day State-level Coastal Sovereignty and Climate Resilience Conference held at the Cochin University of Science and Technology. M. Junaid Bushiri, Vice-Chancellor, presided, according to a release.
Mr. Satheesan said the issues faced by fishing communities needed greater attention and effective solutions. He added that ‘Mission Samudra’ would focus on education, skill development, and employment opportunities in the maritime and fisheries sectors. Measures to address climate change, accurate disaster forecasting, early warning systems, disaster mitigation plans, and operational guidelines for disaster management will be strengthened, he said.
Published – November 07, 2026 08:44 pm IST
