A one day consultation meeting on formation of Inter Agency Group (IAG) Nagaland, Risk Reduction on Disaster Management, was held on October 19 at Nagaland Development Outreach Office, Dimapur.
In a press release, IAG Nagaland stated that the consultation meeting was jointly initiated and organized by Christian Auxiliary Social Action, World Vision of India, Habitat for Humanity India and Nagaland Development Outreach.
It was held primarily for proper coordination between international relief agencies and local organizations and institutions to ensure efficient delivery of relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction of disaster affected communities.
The meeting was chaired by Habitat for Humanity India representative for NE, Levish Leivon. In the meeting more than 20 local NGOs from various walks of life participated in the meeting and agreed to form AIG Nagaland state for the betterment of the people. A formal launching program will be held soon with more stake holders joining the initiative.