Bhubaneswar, Oct. 4 -- Strengthening its disaster preparedness and response mechanism, the Odisha Government has announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art Disaster Management Building in Bhubaneswar.

"The preparations are nearly complete for setting up an advanced disaster management office in the capital. The Rs 200-crore project will come up near Lok Seva Bhawan and is expected to be completed within two years," said Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday.

The multi-storey structure, with underground facilities, will house major offices responsible for managing natural calamities.

"Key organisations such as the Special Relief Commissioner's Office, Fire Services Department, and other disaster respons...