Jammu: A delegation of the Centre for Activities for Advanced, Strong and Progressive India (CAASPI), Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and proposed the creation of Social Defence Volunteer Groups to strengthen emergency response mechanisms at the district level and in border areas.
The delegation suggested that the proposed groups work alongside existing Home Guards and Civil Defence personnel and provide additional trained manpower during disasters and other emergency situations.
According to the proposal, the volunteer groups could function as Joint Quick Reaction Teams, coordinating with Home Guards and Civil Defence teams to respond to situations requiring immediate deployment of trained personnel.
The delegation also raised issues concerning the extension of facilities under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) for pensioners and highlighted matters related to their welfare.
The delegation comprised former Judge of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Justice Tashi Rabstan, Kuldeep Khoda, B.R. Sharma, Dr S.P. Vaid, Dr Ashok Bhan, retired Major General S.K. Sharma, K.B. Jandial and advocate Rameshwar Singh Jamwal.
