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Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority Convenes Pre-Monsoon Preparedness Meeting.
Gangtok, May 15 (IPR): Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority convened a meeting to discuss pre-monsoon preparedness with nodal officers of disaster management at a local hotel in Gangtok, today
The meeting had the presence of Nodal Officers from SSDMA and DDMA of all line departments and other dignitaries.
During his presidential address, Mr. Prabhakar Rai, Special Secretary-cum-Director, SSDMA, emphasised the importance of enhancing coordination among nodal officers to ensure systematic workflow during disasters. He stressed the necessity for seamless communication between directives and plan execution during natural calamities.
Moreover he mentioned the need to include disaster management in school curriculum and to constitute a disaster management club.
Additionally, he addressed concerns raised by various departments and provided insights into departmental strategies and initiatives.
Ms. Parina Gurung, Additional Secretary, SSDMA, during her presentation, emphasised the importance of proactive preparedness for potential calamities. She provided detailed insights into building resilience, including the formulation of evacuation strategies for 19 high-risk locations along the Teesta basin.
Additionally, she discussed the Incident Response System, underscoring the crucial role of SSDMA, and elaborated on the functions of the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) and the Emergency Response Support System.
Subsequently, she elaborated on the roles of concerned departments in disaster preparedness, ensuring opportunities for further improvement.
Mr. Dinesh Dhakal, Assistant Urban Planner, SSDMA, elaborated on the upcoming programme to enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities along the Teesta River basin. Additionally, he stressed the importance of using Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools for collaborative mapping in efforts to reduce disaster risk.
The session also included an interactive session.
Earlier the Welcome Address was presented by Ms Kessang Nima Bhutia, Assistant Director, SSDMA
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Ms Ada Lawrence, IT Specialist, SSDMA
The meeting had the presence of Nodal Officers from SSDMA and DDMA of all line departments and other dignitaries.
During his presidential address, Mr. Prabhakar Rai, Special Secretary-cum-Director, SSDMA, emphasised the importance of enhancing coordination among nodal officers to ensure systematic workflow during disasters. He stressed the necessity for seamless communication between directives and plan execution during natural calamities.
Moreover he mentioned the need to include disaster management in school curriculum and to constitute a disaster management club.
Additionally, he addressed concerns raised by various departments and provided insights into departmental strategies and initiatives.
Ms. Parina Gurung, Additional Secretary, SSDMA, during her presentation, emphasised the importance of proactive preparedness for potential calamities. She provided detailed insights into building resilience, including the formulation of evacuation strategies for 19 high-risk locations along the Teesta basin.
Additionally, she discussed the Incident Response System, underscoring the crucial role of SSDMA, and elaborated on the functions of the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) and the Emergency Response Support System.
Subsequently, she elaborated on the roles of concerned departments in disaster preparedness, ensuring opportunities for further improvement.
Mr. Dinesh Dhakal, Assistant Urban Planner, SSDMA, elaborated on the upcoming programme to enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities along the Teesta River basin. Additionally, he stressed the importance of using Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools for collaborative mapping in efforts to reduce disaster risk.
The session also included an interactive session.
Earlier the Welcome Address was presented by Ms Kessang Nima Bhutia, Assistant Director, SSDMA
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Ms Ada Lawrence, IT Specialist, SSDMA
