Mock Drill: Shantamanu Assesses Civil Preparedness in Srinagar District

Srinagar: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Higher Education Department, (Mentor District Srinagar), Shantamanu Saturday chaired a comprehensive meeting of Civil Defence Coordination Committee here at Meeting Hall of DC Office Srinagar to assess the preparedness on the ground, regarding Civil defence, emergency services and public reassurance measures in Srinagar District.

At the outset, Shantamanu took a detailed appraisal of the Civil Defence preparedness, focusing on the readiness to handle emergencies and ensure the safety of critical installations and residents in Srinagar District.

ACS also discussed in detail all aspects of Civil Defence measures viz, District preparedness, exigency plan and essential services to be provided through any troublesome circumstances besides measures being taken to further strengthen the civil defence mechanisms, ensuring security of critical infrastructure and citizen safety.

He underscored the importance of seamless coordination among various Departments and agencies to bolster public confidence and enhance the effectiveness of emergency responses and confidence on the ground.

The ACS acknowledged the proactive measures taken by the District Administration Srinagar, to fortify civil defence measures and ensure swift action in times of emergency.

Earlier, Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, who is also the Controller Civil Defence Srinagar apprised the chair about the Civil Defence measures, exigency plan and preparedness put in place in the District to deal any emergent situation through a detailed powerpoint presentation. DC Srinagar also briefed the ACS about safety and security measures being put in place at vital and important installations in the District.

Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr Owais Ahmad who was also present in the meeting assured all possible support from the Corporation to the District Administration to handle emergencies.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz-Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed, Superintendent of Police, Umer Shah, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad, Deputy Controller Civil Defence, Superintending Engineers of R&B, KPDCL, KPTCL, SDM West, Tehsildars, Officers from SDRF, YS&S, Education, Fire & Emergency, FCS&CA, consultant DDMA, and other concerned Departments.