Mysuru, July 23 -- Interested may submit applications at District Home Guards Office; volunteers to be involved in emergency rescue operations

The State Government has decided to introduce the concept of Civil Defence Volunteers to involve interested persons in the rescue of people and cattle during emergency situations.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who has given his consent for the proposal, has issued instructions to take action for the recruitment of volunteers under Civil Defence Act, in a recent video conference meeting held with the Deputy Commissioners of all the districts.

The new initiative aims to address situations that emerge during fire mishaps, natural disasters and other accidents, with the thrust on creating a robust te...