JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today gave approval for the inclusion of 5 more local disasters to the already notified list of disasters as per SDRF norms.
An official statement said that the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today while chairing the State Executive Committee (SEC) Meeting for State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) gave its approval for inclusion of 5 more local disasters to the already notified list of disasters as per SDRF norms.
The statement said that during this high level meeting, the members of SEC had consensus on adding five more disasters of local nature to the already notified list as per SDRF. These include Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF), Lightening & Thunderstorm, Heavy Snowfall, Incidents of Man-Animal Conflict and Boat Capsizing.
These disasters were notified as UT specific disasters for disbursement of the benefits to the affected persons as per the guidelines/items and norms set under SDRF. This step is going to bring much requisite relief to hundreds of people becoming victims of such disasters, said the statement.
The SEC also gave its accent to release of over Rs 6 Cr in favour of Deputy Commissioners of Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Srinagar, Rajouri and Ramban on their requisition for additional funds for meeting the expenses of various disasters which have occurred in these districts during this year.
It also decided to release an amount of Rs 6.5 Cr in favour of HG/CD/SDRF for modernizing the force by providing different kinds of equipments like drones, remote controlled Lifebuoy, Fire entry suits, Power Descenders, and Battery operated cutter cum spreaders, said the statement.
The other agenda items which were discussed in this SEC and found takers for their approval include the provisioning of Rs 50 lakhs on account of SDRF capacity building by conducting training programs, mock drills, and other preparedness activities during the ensuing financial year. It also decided in favour of giving Rs 30 lakhs to the Department for the upgradation of the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) here in J&K, said the statement
The Chief Secretary took this occasion to enquire from Deputy Commissioners about the disaster preparedness in their districts. He also took note of the suggestions forwarded by them.
