Naveen Congratulates Odisha’s Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Receiving UN Sasakawa Award
Bhubaneswar: BJD President and Leader of Opposition in Assembly Naveen Patnaik extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), for being conferred the prestigious United Nations Sasakawa Award 2025 for Disaster Risk Reduction. Naveen praised Dr. Mohapatra’s pioneering efforts in reducing cyclone-related fatalities across the Indian [...]
Bhubaneswar: BJD President and Leader of Opposition in Assembly Naveen Patnaik extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), for being conferred the prestigious United Nations Sasakawa Award 2025 for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Naveen praised Dr. Mohapatra’s pioneering efforts in reducing cyclone-related fatalities across the Indian Ocean region, stating, “Odisha is proud of your achievement.”
Dr. Mohapatra was honored at a vibrant ceremony last night during the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction.
The award recognizes his exceptional contributions to advancing tropical cyclone forecasting and warning systems, significantly enhancing disaster preparedness and saving countless lives.
“Congratulate Odisha’s Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology of the India Meteorological Department, on being conferred with United Nations Sasakawa Award 2025 for Disaster Risk Reduction. He has been awarded for his pioneering work in reducing cyclone-related fatalities across the Indian Ocean region. Odisha is proud of your achievement”, Naveen wrote on his ‘X’ handle.
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