New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the ‘Infrastructure for Resilient Island States’ (IRIS) on the sidelines of the Climate Summit in Glasgow. PM Modi also addressed the program on this special occasion.
The Prime Minister said that the launch of ‘Infrastructure for Resilient Island States’ – Iris will give new hope and confidence. PM Modi said, “It will give satisfaction to do something for the most vulnerable countries. I congratulate the alliance of Disaster Resilient Infrastructure CDRI for this.”
Prime Minister Modi joined his British counterpart Boris Johnson on the second day of the COP26 climate summit. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres were also present at the launch event.
“The last few decades have proved that no one is untouched by the wrath of climate change. Be it developed countries or countries rich in natural resources, it is a big threat to all, including small island developing states – SIDS is the biggest threat from climate change”, Modi said.
Focusing on SIDS, Modi said that India’s space agency ISRO will create a special data window for them to provide them timely information about cyclones, coral-reef monitoring, shore-line monitoring, etc. through satellite. Can go
The launch, which is part of the India-UK Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), marks the beginning of the second day of the World Leaders’ Summit.
PM Modi said, “CDRI or IRIS is not just an infrastructure thing but it is part of a very sensitive responsibility of human welfare. It is the collective responsibility of all of us towards mankind. It is a kind of responsibility for our sins. is a common atonement.”
Prime Minister Modi said that the launch of IRIS is very important. Through IRIS, it will be easier for SIDS to mobilize technology, finance, necessary information faster. Promoting quality infrastructure in small island states will benefit both their lives and livelihoods.
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