Deputy Commissioner & Chairman District Disaster Management Authority, Niuland, Sara S Jamir has convened a meeting on Monsoon Preparedness at DC’s Conference hall, Niuland on 13th May 2025.

Jamir in her address said disaster management is a team work where all the departments have to play a pro-active role, and urged every department to form a disaster management committee and ask the concerned department officials to prepare for a  damage assessment report in case of any natural disaster in the district.

Jamir also requested the officers from Rural Development Department to sensitise in all the villages the importance of cleaning drainage and hygienic life.

Department of Food & Civil supply, PWD (R&B), Power department, H&FW and PHE presented their preparation ready for natural calamities in the district.

During the meeting, shortage of manpower and personnel from the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) were also deliberated.

Earlier, Nodal Officer incharge for Niuland District (NSDMA), Keren highlighted the role and duties of the NSDMA and various line departments in times of natural disaster.

(Vihepu, IA Niuland)