(a) the details of programmes for development of civil defence in Assam;
(b) whether the Government has any proposal to establish a Central Training Centre of
civil defence in Assam; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
(a) the details of programmes for development of civil defence in Assam;
(b) whether the Government has any proposal to establish a Central Training Centre of
civil defence in Assam; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (c): Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Revamping of Civil Defence Set
up in the Country approved during the 11th Five year plan at an outlay of Rs. 100 crore,
Rs. 5.57 crore were released to the State of Assam for up-gradation of existing training
institute, strengthening of Civil Defence set up in 8 multi hazard districts, conduct of
the training of the camps/ exercises/ demonstration, reorientation of CD Set up from
town centric to district centric, publicity & awareness and hiring of transport.