Dehradun, July 5 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 2 Jul: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today issued strict directives to the officials to strengthen disaster management and focus on risk reduction in the state. He was monitoring the mock drill held across the state today to test monsoon and disaster preparedness. He witnessed the mock drill held at IT Park here today. He emphasised that in a sensitive state like Uttarakhand, disaster management is not merely an administrative responsibility but the government's foremost priority. Stressing on the need for advance preparation, swift decision-making, better coordination and the judicious use of modern technologies, he said these measures are essential to deal effectively with potentia...