In wake of Cyclone Taukte & the ongoing pandemic, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday organised a conference to review the status of preparedness for dealing with natural disasters that may arise during the South-West Monsoon 2021.
Presided over by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, the Annual Conference of Relief Commissioners & Secretaries of the Departments of Disaster Management of States & Union Territories was organised via video conference.
Speaking at the conference, Bhalla stressed on the need for building up capacities & response reflexes to ensure 24x7 preparedness throughout the year.
He also advised all authorities to make extra efforts to secure all health facilities, oxygen generation plants from heavy rains/floods during the South-West Monsoon or any other impending disaster.
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