CM Revanth proposes TGDRF to tackle future emergencies

Hyderabad: In a major step toward enhancing disaster preparedness, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has proposed the establishment of the Telangana Disaster Response Force (TGDRF) to bolster the State’s emergency response capabilities.

The Chief Minister held a review meeting on the flood situation and relief operations at the Command Control Centre here on Monday.

On the occasion, he gave specific instructions to the authorities on heavy rains and relief operations, asking them to remain vigilant in the areas where heavy rains are predicted.

The Chief Minister also asked the collectors to set up a call centre in their respective districts and constitute a system at Command Control Centre to deal with the emergency situation.

Stating that the training should be provided to eight police battalions on par with NDRF for emergency services during heavy rains, Revanth Reddy announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia to the kin of people who died in the floods. The officials have been instructed to respond quickly to the damage caused to the public and the compensation should be increased for the loss of cattle, goats and sheep.