SAMBA, March 11 -- The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Samba today chalked out a comprehensive plan to reinforce readiness, including constitution of a specialized disaster response force. A crucial meeting, chaired by District Magistrate Rajesh Sharma, brought together key officials and stakeholders to formulate a coordinated approach to disaster mitigation and emergency response. Key outcomes of the meeting included directives to all departments to conduct regular mock drills to test emergency response protocols, comprehensive review and necessary amendments to existing disaster management plans, discussions on forming a specialized disaster response force for the district, mandates for departments to develop detailed disast...