Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Chandigarh Updates Disaster Readiness Details for Emergencies
Chandigarh's government is updating its disaster readiness plan.
They're asking different departments to share what equipment and supplies they have, like ambulances and medical kits.
This information will be added to a central online system called IDRN, so everyone knows where resources are during emergencies.
The government hopes to make it easier to share resources during disasters and get help to those who need it quickly.
They want to update their information with the center.
This includes both natural disasters as well as war time.
The details are necessary to support the community.
The UT Deputy Commissioner instructed departments to provide updated resource details.
Information will be uploaded to the Indian Disaster Resource Network (IDRN) portal.
Departments are to share details on rescue vehicles, communication devices, and medical supplies.
The goal is to improve coordination and resource sharing during crises.
Previous requests for updates had gone unanswered, prompting the current communication.
- Who
- The UT Deputy Commissioner in Chandigarh and various departments.
- What
- Requesting updated details of resources for disaster management.
- When
- Ongoing, with requests for updates from departments.
- Where
- Chandigarh, India.
- Why
- To improve disaster response coordination and resource sharing.
- Governing Body
- UT Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh
- Objective
- Update the IDRN portal with resource details
- Portal
- idrn.nidm.gov.in
- Resources to be cataloged
- Rescue vehicles, communication devices, medical supplies, rescue equipment
- Stakeholders
- Municipal Commissioner, Tourism Director, Social Welfare Director