The Himachal Government is contemplating setting up of State Disaster Response Force to meet out any eventuality at the time of any disaster, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said while flagging-off Awareness Rally comprising students of about 27 schools and four colleges of the city on the occasion of International Disaster Reduction Day . The rally culminated at The Ridge.
Singh said that the State Government has written to the Centre regarding setting up of this force keeping in view the disaster prone topography of the State.
He said that in event of any disaster all the people should work unitedly to mitigate after effects. “Youth could play a vital role at the time of any natural or man made disaster,” he added.
The CM said that keeping in view the geographical conditions of the State, it was important that Himachal has its own Disaster Response Force so that relief could be provided immediately without wasting time.
Deputy Country Director UNDP, Marina Walter, Member National Disaster Management Authority Kamal Kishore, Special Secretary Revenue DD Sharma, SP Shimla, DW Negi were present on the occasion among others.