On May 16, A 35-member team from Brazil and other Latin American countries visited the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) under a G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group initiative, ‘Troika Youth for Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Resilient Infrastructure’.

“The unprecedented challenges posed by climate uncertainties and increasing frequency and impact of disasters make it imperative for countries to work collaboratively. To ensure a more resilient future, CDRI is focused on youth initiatives that can facilitate shaping a robust and resilient future,” said Amit Prothi, Director General, CDRI.

To showcase sustainable and resilient infrastructure practices in large infrastructure projects, the delegation also visited the flagship Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project, connecting Delhi and Meerut on May 16, being built by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), a joint venture between the Government of India and the states of the NCR region.