Kolkata, Oct. 9 -- In a first in India, the internationally acclaimed West Bengal Radio Club (VU2WB) has signed an MoU with Civil Defence under the state's Department of Disaster Management and Civil Defence to strengthen emergency communication during disasters.
"This was quite a significant development today and the Radio Club will help our men get proper training and qualify for exams for procurement of licences," Sanjay Singh, Director of Civil Defence, told The Statesman.
He said, "We have prepared plans to set up HAM radio stations in every district across the state to secure instant communication during any disaster situations, or even in law and order situations."The MoU was signed in Kolkata on Friday in the presence of Civil Def...