Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Flags Off Citizen Solidarity March on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Flags Off Citizen Solidarity March on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

On the occasion of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off a Citizen Solidarity March from Oak Over to the Ridge in Shimla.

In his speech, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of awareness in dealing with disasters effectively. He said that people should be prepared to face any kind of calamity including earthquakes in the near future.

He thanked the people of the State for coming forward and donating generously towards the noble cause of disaster relief. He revealed that so far about Rs. 222 crore has been received in the Disaster Relief Fund.

The Chief Minister also inaugurated an exhibition at the Ridge showcasing the latest equipment’s to deal with disasters.

Key Points from the Chief Minister’s Speech:

• Awareness is necessary to deal effectively with disasters.
• People should be prepared to face any kind of calamity including earthquakes in the near future.
• The people of Himachal have faced stood firm in facing the calamity of the decade unitedly.
• So far about Rs. 222 crore has been received in the Disaster Relief Fund.
• The Government has issued a special relief package of Rs 4500 crore from its own resources.
• The compensation for a completely damaged house has been increased from Rs 1.30 lakh to Rs 7 lakh.
• The state government will provide cement at the rate of Rs 280 per bag and a free electricity-water connection facility to the affected people.

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed on October 13 every year to raise awareness about the importance of disaster risk reduction and to promote a global culture of prevention.

The theme of this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is “Early Warning and Early Action: A Call to Invest in Resilience.” The theme focuses on the importance of early warning systems and early action to reduce the impact of disasters.

Himachal Pradesh is a hill state that is prone to a variety of natural disasters, including earthquakes, landslides, and floods. In recent years, the state has experienced a number of severe disasters, including the 2019 flash floods and the 2022 earthquake.

The Himachal Pradesh government is taking a number of steps to reduce the risk of disasters and to build the resilience of communities. The state has developed a comprehensive disaster management plan and has established a number of disaster management institutions. The government is also investing in early warning systems and disaster preparedness measures.