The state government will set up model relief camp in each sub-division of flood-affected districts where nutritious food will be served twice a day to people taking shelter there. A special banner `Model Relief Camp’ will also be up for display outside these relief camps.
Reviewing preparations for possible floods, Chief Secretary Anoop Chandra Pandey on Friday directed officials that in each model relief camp, a Tehsildar be appointed as nodal officer. While adults camping there woudl be served hygienic and nutritious food of 2,400 calories, the minors will get food accounting for 1,700 calories.
Pandey reviewed preparations through video conferencing and directed Divisional Commissioners and District Magistrates on certain aspects. He also directed Field Officers to constantly monitor water level in rivers and take required measures to prevent untoward incidents. He also directed them to inspect flood protection embankments and repair damaged embankments if required.
The top officer asked officers to make advance preparations for facilities in relief camps like drinking water, toilets, electricity and medicines. Pandey asked District Magistrates to also seek the cooperation of voluntary organizations, Rotary and lions Club and Civil Defence for procuring and distribution of relief material.
Officials were also instructed to furnish video footage and photographs of flood-relief camps to the state government.
The Chief Secretary said that the government has set a target for plantation of 9 crore saplings during monsoons and asked officials to ensure the plantation of at least 5 crore saplings by August 15.
Pandey said that the target has been fixed for each district and maximum saplings be planted on gram samaj and forest land, school, colleges and along rural link roads. He also asked district officials to ensure participation of common people in the afforestation programme.