THE Committee on the Development of a Resilient and Strong Social Community held its meeting yesterday afternoon via an online system at the conference hall of the Ministry 2 at the Office of the State Administration Council Chairman in Nay Pyi Taw.
Union Minister for Ministry 2 at the Office of the State Administration Council Chairman U Ko Ko Hlaing, who is also the Chairman of the Social Committee, addressed the meeting, stating that upcoming activities would focus on natural disaster risk management as a foundation for mobilizing and encouraging efforts to build resilient and strong communities. He noted that certain tasks must be coordinated at the Union level, led by regional and state authorities, with Union agencies supporting the implementation. Coordination with international and domestic civil society organizations is also essential.
He added that the international community had shown sympathy and a willingness to cooperate, and that such support, when combined with domestic contributions and social unity, would enable an effective response to natural disasters. He called on all stakeholders to work collectively to overcome such challenges.
Next, Deputy Minister U Myint Soe, who is the committee secretary, presented the committee’s objectives, duties and implementation plans.
Participants discussed preparedness measures to mobilise public strength according to levels of disaster risk, emergency response plans and public participation in reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts. They also addressed support for displaced populations through the National Disaster Management Committee’s emergency funds, distribution of donations to affected regions and task-specific action plans.
The committee chairman concluded the meeting by providing guidance and coordination on necessary matters. — MNA/KZL
