Shimla, June 9 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Kamlesh Kumar Pant on Tuesday reviewed the state's preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season and directed all departments to strengthen coordination, disaster response mechanisms, and precautionary measures to minimise losses from rain-related disasters.
Chairing a review meeting with district administrations and stakeholder departments here, Pant emphasized the need for robust inter-departmental coordination, effective early warning systems, flood control measures, and swift emergency response during the monsoon period.
He directed officials to ensure adequate stocking of food grains, rations, and emergency fuel in remote and highly vulnerable areas to avoid disruptions during adverse...