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LG declares ‘heavy snowfall’ as state-specific natural calamity under SDRF

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Jammu: In a move which will come as relief to the people of snow-bound areas, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday declared the recent heavy snowfall as state-specific natural calamity under SDRF norms.

An official press release informed that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) was chairing a meeting to take stock of the winter management, particularly, snow clearance efforts of administration, with all DCs and SSPs of Kashmir division, through virtual mode, at the Raj Bhavan here today.

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Pertinently, ‘Heavy Snowfall’ was not figuring in the list of ‘Natural Calamities’ under SDRF norms, due to which disbursement of relief and ex-gratia for the damages due to heavy snowfall was not possible for the Districts’ Disaster Management Authorities.

Due to declaration of ‘Heavy Snowfall’ as a ‘Natural Calamity’; processing of ex-gratia relief under SDRF will become faster, thereby giving a huge relief to the affected public of snow-bound areas, the press release said.

It said the LG sought a detailed report on issues and problems faced by the public due to heavy snowfall and future course of action of the administration at all levels to overcome the challenges thereof.

On being apprised about the shortage of small rescue vehicles for the movement of people requiring medical assistance, particularly in remote areas and areas having narrow lanes, the LG directed that 4×4 rescue vehicles/ambulances be provided to snow-affected districts with immediate effect for helping the people in distress.

The LG asked the officers to be more sensitive and responsive to the issues of the public and take requisite measures to minimize the difficulties of common people.

“Be visible and take early measures. Need more feet on the ground. Quickly reach out to the people to address their needs and requirements,” LG asked the officers.

The LG lauded the efforts of employees working 24×7 on ground in challenging climatic conditions and directed for rationalizing deployment of machinery and equipment for snow-clearance from the roads, besides making necessary emergency facilities available to render critical help in contingent situations.

Taking cognizance of media reports, social media posts and grievances received from the public, the LG asked the administration to identify gaps and take immediate corrective measures to fill the same to redress the concerning issues of the people.

The LG also directed the officers to continuously monitor the situation and work in synergy with various departments to avoid any inconvenience to the people.

During the meeting, the LG took a detailed district-wise review of the overall status of power scenario, snow-clearance, road connectivity, water supply, essential supplies, disaster management, food supplies, availability of power, buffer stock and other issues.

He emphasized on provision of all basic services to the people, in particular, power, water, road connectivity, food, LPG and other essential commodities without any interruption.

He further directed the officers to keep a check on the increase in prices of essential commodities, if any, and take corrective measures.

The LG also assessed the implementation of the directions passed in previous winter preparedness meetings.

Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the LG; BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary, Power Development, and Information Department; Shailendra Kumar, Principal Secretary, Public Works (R&B) Department; Pandurang K. Pole, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; M Raju, Secretary, Jal Shakti Department; Deputy Commissioners and SSPs of Kashmir division attended the meeting, in person and through video conferencing.

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