The old State capital Raipur has witnessed a terrific development in last few years. last year the State Government decision to remove ban over construction of high rise building has paved way for skyscrapers in Raipur. However, their looms a significant question; how well prepared is the Raipur administration for tackling any mishap like one that has rocked the financial capital of India, Mumbai, in form of a multi storied building collapse in Thane area few days back. The mishap has so far claimed 73 lives, and injured around 63 others. The tolls are expected to rise further.
To check the preparedness of administration The Pioneer tried to contact officials responsible for taking immediate action in case of any such eventuality. It was shocking to note that most of the officers were either on leave or told to contact them on Monday. The alertness of officers itself has pointed out the preparedness.
When contacted the office of Secretary Revenue and Disaster Management KR Pisda at Mantralaya, Naya Raipur it was told that he is on leave and will be available on Monday. Fire Superintendent Moinuddin Ashrafi directed to contact Raipur Nagar Nigam Officials (RMC) and said that they can better inform on the issue. The officials of RMC citing some urgent work in capital Naya Raipur told to contact on Monday. District collector Siddhartha Komal Singh Pardeshi too was busy with some work and asked to contact him on Monday.