Question : CIVIL DEFENCE IN ASSAM



(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?

Answer given by the minister


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.