Monsoon preparedness: Centre, states discuss disaster management plans

Officials also emphasised on greater co-ordination among various agencies

Top officials of the central and state governments on Wednesday discussed issues related to monsoon preparedness, including disaster managements plans, and emphasised on greater co-ordination among various agencies.

State relief commissioners and secretaries of disaster management department of various states and Union territories were present at the meeting chaired by Union home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi.

Early warning systems, flood relief measures, checking the readiness of equipment and communication systems, advance procurement of necessary relief material, community based disaster management and coordinated approach for disaster response at the district level were highlighted at the meeting, an official statement said.

During the discussions, it was