Flood Response 2001 – 2003
The state witnessed severe floods caused by unusually heavy rains in 2001 and 2003 affecting many districts of Odisha. The affected villages were cut up from main cities, the flooding damage to property, destruction of crops, and loss of livestock, deterioration of health conditions owing to waterborne diseases.
CYSD responded quickly to this critical situation by mobilizing 100
Response to Flood 2006
Odisha witnessed a severe spate of floods in 2006 affecting 12 districts with a loss of 22 lives. The worst hit district was Kendrapara with a total 4, 98,854 people affected in 612 villages. Sustained water logging posed a serious threat on an
Response to Flood 2008
Odisha has always been a victim of disasters. Apart from natural disasters such as floods and cyclones, persistent droughts also affect the interiors of the state. CYSD’s new strategic plan calls for strategic interventions and initiatives for strengthening disaster response both in the civil society space and across other sectors. Accordingly the disaster response and mitigation unit is in place
Response to Phailin 2013
A severe cyclonic storm “Phailin” with wind speed of more than 220 km per hour struck Odisha on 12th October 2013 resulting in massive devastation and severe floods in many districts. Incessant rain followed the cyclone brought floods in two phases. Ganjam and Puri are the worst affected districts due to Phailin. 59 persons died in Cyclone and flood that
A boon for the landless
Agriculture has largely been subsistence type in the remote villages of Koraput which is one of the most backward districts of the state. The condition of landless households is even worse as they work as agriculture labourers. In such a scenario, making agriculture remunerative and also addressing the nutritional requirements of the households is a challenge. Daimati Durua, a resident of Kenduguda village of Kerimity Gram Panchayat of Kundura Block, Koraput district took up the cultivation of elephant foot
