Before the 10th anniversary of the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, a meeting was held to discuss how to proceed with the reconstruction of Fukushima Prefecture. ) Was emphasized.
The Fukushima Reconstruction and Revitalization Council, which was held online under the influence of the new coronavirus, was attended by the Minister of Reconstruction Hirasawa, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama, Minister of the Environment Koizumi from the government side, and Governor Uchibori and the mayors of municipalities from the Fukushima side. I attended.
Among them, Minister Hirasawa said, "The disaster area has taken great steps toward reconstruction, but it is still unclear, considering that it will be 10 years since the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station next month. There is still a lot of work to be done. I would like to work hard to improve the return environment, support the lives of the victims, revitalize the industry and habits, and dispel rumors. "
In response, Governor Uchibori said, "I would like you to share the recognition that the reconstruction of Fukushima is still in progress. We will take responsibility for safe and steady decommissioning work, measures against rumors, and the implementation of international education and research bases. I want you to have it and deal with it. "
Then, they exchanged opinions on how to dispose of water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, which continues to increase at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and new projects to promote migration to the surrounding area, which was included in the budget for the new fiscal year in order to promote reconstruction. I did.