JAMMU, Dec. 2 -- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today while chairing the meeting to review the proposed measures and action plans for enhancing disaster preparedness and mitigation across J&K stresses on taking expert guided measures to alleviate their impact here in the UT.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department; Principal Secretary, DMRR&R; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; Secretary, Rural Development Department; DG, Codes; and other senior officers.

Deputy Commissioners participated through video conferencing.

The Chief Secretary emphasised that disaster mitigation is a critical responsibility that directly concerns safeguarding human lives and public assets. Stressing that disasters...