Jammu, April 19 -- Advocating for regular mock drills, awareness programmes and capacity-building initiatives to enhance coordination and response efficiency during emergencies, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Civil Defence and SDRF Anita Sharma Sunday stressed the critical importance of maintaining a high degree of preparedness at all times, particularly in view of the increasing frequency of natural and man-made disasters.

During a visit to the HG/CD & SDRF Component Udhampur where she carried out a comprehensive inspection of the Civil Defence building complex and reviewed the functioning of the unit, she undertook a thorough assessment of the existing infrastructure, including office facilities, training areas, storage arrangements and ...