Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Aug 26: District Red Cross Society, Reasi has finalised plan for improving fund raising in current financial year and develop critical emergency as well as disaster management infrastructure in the district for prompt response in case of natural calamities and road accidents.
This was stated in meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Dr Shahid Iqbal. The Society resolved to create greater awareness among masses especially students about Red Cross being a “Community Driven” initiative for humanitarian relief.
The DRCS approved installation of five donation boxes at Katra and 2 at Ransoo as already agreed by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Shiv Khori Shrine Board for seeking donations from visiting pilgrims. Transport Department, Municipal Committees and Banks will raise funds for Red Cross through charging compulsory voluntary donations on driving licences, building permissions, renewal cases, lorry adda fees, bank passbooks etc. An annual target of Rs 50 lakh was fixed for raising funds for development of critical emergency and relief infrastructure.
Cash assistance and relief material will be made available at special cells at Katra, Pouni, Ransoo, Arnas, Mahore and Chassana for ensuring prompt relief and assistance in case of emergency. A dedicated red cross cell has also been opened in the office of Deputy Commissioner and aggrieved persons can contact on 8492804986 in case of need for emergency relief in any part of the district.
The DC impressed upon all the officers and prominent citizens to create a network of life members, honorary members and volunteers in various parts of the district for improving outreach of the humanitarian programme. It was decided that 12 important days will be celebrated / observed by DRCS for which various district officers have been appointed as nodal officers.
ADDC Bikram Singh Jamwal, ADC R S Tara, CPO Girdhari Lal, President Hotel Association Katra, Chief Warden Civil Defence, all district officers and members of Red Cross fraternity attended the meeting.
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