Lucknow, Jan. 30 -- The death of an engineer in Greater Noida after falling into a pit had raised serious questions about disaster management in Uttar Pradesh, now, the Uttar Pradesh government has taken a major step to prevent such recurrence.
The State Disaster Management Authority will train municipal corporation employees as 'Disaster Friends' to minimize damage from disasters and ensure quick relief in urban areas of the state.
According to officials, this training will be provided at the district level to strengthen disaster management capabilities in urban areas.
State Relief Commissioner Rishikesh Bhaskar said here on Friday that municipal corporation employees will be trained as Disaster Friends and deployed in the efficient ope...