(a) whether the Government are contemplating to amend the Civil Defence Act to extend the services of Civil Defence and Home Guards for the disaster management; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government are contemplating to amend the Civil Defence Act to extend the services of Civil Defence and Home Guards for the disaster management; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SWAMI CHINMAYANAND)
(a) & (b): Government is exploring ways and means for utilizing the Civil Defence set-up for assisting the States in the event of disasters.