Excelsior correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 2: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today while chairing the meeting to review the proposed measures and action plans for enhancing disaster preparedness and mitigation across J&K stresses on taking expert guided measures to alleviate their impact here in the UT.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department; Principal Secretary, DMRR&R; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; Secretary, Rural Development Department; DG, Codes; and other senior officers.
Deputy Commissioners participated through video conferencing.
The Chief Secretary emphasised that disaster mitigation is a critical responsibility that directly concerns safeguarding human lives and public assets. Stressing that disasters strike without warning, he called for a proactive approach grounded in scientific assessment and timely preparation.
He directed the Department to constitute a team of domain experts to undertake a comprehensive vulnerability study and recommend both short and long-term interventions tailored to the region’s unique risks. He added that well-informed, evidence-backed strategies would significantly strengthen the UT’s ability to minimise the impact of natural disasters.
To further enhance technical readiness, the Chief Secretary stresses on engagement with premier national organisations including the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Central Water Commission (CWC), Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), and Geological Survey of India (GSI). He noted that expert guidance from such agencies would be crucial in refining structural and non-structural mitigation measures and building institutional capacityin J&K.
During the meeting, the Additional Chief Secretary, PWD, stressed the importance of capacity building for departmental personnel through specialised professional institutions to ensure readiness during emergencies.
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