**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), through its Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER), organized the 3rd Seminar on Integration with State Emergency Operation Centres (SEOCs). This seminar aimed to foster Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 10-point agenda for Disaster Risk Reduction and achieve the goal of "Zero Casualty" during disasters. Key dates are not specified, but the event has concluded.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Objective:**
* To foster Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's 10-point agenda for Disaster Risk Reduction.
* To achieve the goal of "Zero Casualty" during disasters.
* To attain synergy among State Emergency Operation Centres (SEOCs) of all States and UTs, and other agencies working to mitigate disasters.
* **Seminar Content and Focus:**
* Emphasis on using technology to curtail the time in disseminating vital disaster-related information.
* Dissemination of valuable inputs from eminent scientists and domain experts on disaster-related subjects and early warning systems.
* Hands-on training on the National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM 5.0) at ICR-ER.
* Interactive sessions on NDEM 5.0 covering disaster anticipation, risk mitigation, resource utilization, and information flow between the Center and States.
* Session on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bring a paradigm shift in disaster mitigation and response approaches.
* Discussion on preparedness for Monsoon-2026.
* **Platform for Collaboration:**
* Provided an opportunity for participants from all States and UTs to learn about technological advancements in disaster management.
* Served as a platform for Central Agencies and State/UT representatives to bridge gaps and shift towards a proactive, prevention-focused strategy for dealing with disasters.
**Impact Analysis**
* **States and Union Territories (UTs)**
* **Impact:** Gained knowledge of technological advancements in disaster management and enhanced understanding of NDEM 5.0 for disaster anticipation, risk mitigation, and resource utilization. Also, improved understanding of information flow between the Center and States.
* **Action Required:** Implement improved disaster mitigation and response strategies by leveraging learned technologies and methodologies.
* **Central Agencies (NRSC, IMD, NCS, CWC, MHA)**
* **Impact:** Contributed expertise and provided valuable inputs, fostering synergy and a unified approach to disaster risk reduction. Enhanced collaboration with State/UT agencies.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support the integration and information sharing efforts with SEOCs and other relevant agencies.
* **Participants in the Seminar (representatives from States/UTs and Central Agencies)**
* **Impact:** Acquired new knowledge and skills in disaster management technologies, including AI and NDEM 5.0. Benefitted from the platform for bridging gaps and sharing best practices.
* **Action Required:** Apply the acquired knowledge and skills to enhance their respective roles in disaster mitigation and response.
Key Entities Referenced
Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER): Organizing body of the seminar and responsible for disaster management coordination.
State Emergency Operation Centres (SEOCs): Key participants and focus of the seminar for integration and synergy.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's 10-point agenda for Disaster Risk Reduction: Overarching policy framework guiding the efforts discussed in the seminar.
Ministry of Home Affairs: Parent ministry overseeing the ICR-ER and disaster management initiatives.
National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM 5.0): System for which hands-on training was provided, crucial for information dissemination and disaster anticipation.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Integrated Control Room for Emergency
Response (ICR-ER), MHA, organizes 3rd Seminar
on Integration with State Emergency Operation
Centres (SEOCs)
The seminar was a step towards fostering Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi’s 10-point agenda for Disaster Risk Reduction
Under guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, the
Government’s endeavor is to achieve the goal of "Zero
Casualty" during disasters
Focus of seminar was to attain synergy among SEOCs of all
States / UTs and other agencies working relentlessly to
mitigate disasters
The seminar provided an opportunity to participants from all
the States and UTs to learn about technological
advancements in the field of disaster management
Posted On: 07 MAR 2026 4:53PM by PIB Delhi
In an endeavor to foster Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s 10-point agenda for Disaster Risk
Reduction, Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER), Ministry of Home Affairs,
organized 3rd Seminar on Integration with State Emergency Operation Centres (SEOCs). Under guidance
of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, the Government’s endeavor is to achieve the goal of "Zero
Casualty" during disasters.
The focus of seminar was to attain a synergy among State Emergency Operation Centers (SEOCs) of all
States and UTs, and other agencies working relentlessly to mitigate disasters.
During the seminar, the emphasis was laid on use of technology to curtail the time in dissemination of
vital information pertaining to disasters. Eminent Scientists & Domain Experts from NRSC, IMD, NCS
and CWC provided valuable inputs on various disaster related subjects and early warning system. A
hands-on training on National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM 5.0) was also organized at
ICR-ER. The interactive sessions on NDEM 5.0 emphasized on measures for anticipation of disasters, risk
mitigation, resource utilization and smooth flow of information between Center and States.The seminar provided an opportunity to participants from all the States and UTs to learn about
technological advancements in the field of disaster management. A session on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
was also conducted during the event as AI is expected to bring a paradigm shift in the existing approach
and provide a much-needed fillip to all agencies engaged in disaster mitigation and response.
The seminar also discussed preparedness for Moonsoon-2026. The event provided an excellent platform to
various Central Agencies and representatives from State/UTs to bridge the gap and shift from a relief-
centric approach to a proactive, prevention-focused strategy for dealing with disasters.
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