Nagaland Chief Secretary conducts monsoon preparation meeting

May 23, 2024 12 Views No Comment

KOHIMA, MAY 23 (MExN): Chief Secretary and Chairman, State Executive Committee (SEC), NSDMA J Alam, chaired a video conference monsoon preparation meeting with DGP Rupin Sharma, ADGP Renchamo, in the presence of Home Commissioner Vikeye, Commissioner & Secretary, Lhouchalie Viya, NSDMA and Deputy Commissioners and Chairpersons of DDMAs at the Chief Secretary’s conference hall on May 22.

A press release issued by the JCEO, NSDMA Johnny Raungmei stated that the meeting was held to review preparedness of the districts for the upcoming monsoon season. The Chief Secretary took a detailed review of the status of availability of food grains, essential medicines, PoL, and road connectivity etc in each district.

He asked the DDMAs to conduct social work in their respective districts and take steps to clear drainages and culverts with the help of other government departments for smooth water flow. All road construction agencies were asked to position adequate machineries at vulnerable spots on arterial roads for emergency road clearance in case of any rain induced blockades.

The Chief Secretary also directed all the Deputy Commissioners and Chairpersons of DDMAs to work closely with other line departments to address the issues and activate Interagency groups (IAGs) involving civil societies and other NGOs for proper information dissemination and smooth management during disasters.

The meeting with the districts was followed by a review of the road connectivity issues with NHIDCL, State PWD officials led by Commissioner and Secretary Works and Housing K Yhome and respective Chief Engineers. Commissioner and Secretary UD and MA Kenilo Apon and other senior officials of Urban Development Department and NSDMA were also present. All the agencies were directed to ensure proper connectivity and functionality of major roads in the state during the monsoon period.