The Chief Minister mentioned that the state level mock drill is a crucial initiative in direction of additional strengthening the capability of the disaster management system. This isn’t just an train, however a complete check of coordination, communication between numerous departments, availability of sources and the precise capability of the reduction and rescue system. He instructed the officers that disaster management shouldn’t be restricted to solely reduction and rescue however particular emphasis ought to be given to danger discount, pre-preparedness and technology-based management.
The Chief Minister mentioned that fashionable applied sciences like AI-based early warning system, digital monitoring system, drone surveillance, GIS mapping, satellite tv for pc monitoring and data-based danger evaluation are being linked to disaster management in the state, in order that the lack of life and property may be minimized by well timed and correct evaluation of potential threats.
He mentioned that Rapid Response Teams have been strengthened to guarantee fast reduction and rescue in emergency conditions and the Early Warning System is being constantly strengthened in order that well timed warning may be delivered to distant and delicate areas. The Chief Minister mentioned that steady work is being carried out to defend the Himalayan ecosystem by means of water supply conservation, glacier research, tree plantation, environmental safety and public consciousness programmes. He mentioned that environmental safety is the most effective technique of lowering disaster danger.
The Chief Minister mentioned that numerous reduction and rescue operations performed in the state have set a superb instance of scientific pondering, fashionable applied sciences, fast choice making and teamwork. He directed that the experiences and shortcomings gained throughout the mock drill ought to be significantly analyzed and all the districts ought to present their detailed evaluate report to the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority inside 72 hours. He mentioned that in depth public consciousness campaigns ought to be performed to present details about disaster security measures, emergency contact numbers and first precautions to each citizen.
The Chief Minister mentioned that the goal of the state authorities isn’t solely to present reduction after the disaster, but additionally to reduce the disaster danger, guarantee security of individuals and property and make Uttarakhand the best, technology-enabled and public participation primarily based disaster management mannequin of the nation. He referred to as upon everybody to work to make Uttarakhand the finest state in the nation in the area of disaster management on the foundation of prior preparation, fashionable know-how, effective coordination and public participation.
On this event, the Chief Minister additionally launched the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Plan and the District Disaster Management Plans of all 13 districts of the state.
The Chief Minister mentioned that SDMP determines the roles, duties and coordination preparations of all departments at the state level for disaster danger discount, pre-preparedness, early warning, reduction, rescue, rehabilitation and reconstruction. At the similar time, DDMP gives detailed motion plan primarily based on the native circumstances of every district, potential disasters, obtainable sources and fast motion, in order that the district administration can work in an effective and coordinated method in the occasion of a disaster. These plans, ready in accordance with the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, will show to be vital guiding paperwork in making certain higher coordination at the state and district level, use of recent know-how, effective early warning system, community-based disaster management and fast and deliberate disaster response.
On this event, the Chief Minister additionally visited the exhibition of recent reduction and rescue gear put in by SDRF, NDRF and Fire Department. They got detailed details about the operation of the gear, its utility and its position throughout the disaster. The middle of attraction in the exhibition was particularly the state-of-the-art gear utilized by NDRF in CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive) disasters. Apart from this, many fashionable gear together with deep diving set, evening imaginative and prescient digital camera, thermal imaging digital camera, numerous varieties of hydraulic cutters, underwater communication system, underwater drone and sonar system have been displayed.
On this event, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Minister Madan Kaushik, Vice Chairman of Disaster Management Advisory Committee Vinay Ruhela, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Raghuveer Singh Bhandari, Secretary Vinod Suman, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Anand Swaroop, IG Fire Smt. Vimmi Sachdev, Additional Secretary Prakash Chandra, Additional Chief Executive Officer and DIG Rajkumar Negi, Joint Chief Executive Officer Dinesh Kumar Punetha and senior officers of varied departments have been current.