Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Western Command and NDMA Conclude Disaster Management Conclave
The Western Command and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) recently held a big meeting in Chandimandir to talk about how to prepare for disasters better.
They wanted to make sure that the country is ready for natural and man-made disasters by working together and using new technologies.
Important people from the military, government, and experts shared their ideas.
They talked about the big floods in Punjab last year, which caused a lot of damage and showed that better coordination between states is needed.
They also discussed how climate change is making disasters like floods and landslides worse in places like Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
The goal is to be more proactive and ready for any future disasters.
The Western Command and NDMA concluded a disaster management conclave in Chandimandir to enhance the country's disaster preparedness.
The event brought together senior military officials, NDMA policymakers, state disaster management representatives, and experts to foster civil-military synergy and integrate advanced technologies.
Key speakers included Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain, Rajendra Singh, Anurag Verma, D C Rana, and Snober Jamil, who discussed various aspects of disaster management.
The conclave highlighted the need for stronger inter-state coordination, especially in the wake of Punjab's devastating floods in 2025, which caused significant loss of life and property.
Participants also addressed the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and the impact of climate change on disaster management in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
- Who
- Western Command, NDMA, senior military officials, state disaster management representatives, academic and technical experts
- What
- Western Command Disaster Management Conclave on Disaster Risk Resilience
- When
- January 28, 2026
- Where
- Chandimandir
- Why
- To strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness and shift from reactive response to proactive resilience
- Event
- Western Command Disaster Management Conclave
- Location
- Chandimandir
- Date
- January 28, 2026
- Organizers
- Western Command, NDMA
- Key Speakers
- Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain, Rajendra Singh, Anurag Verma, D C Rana, Snober Jamil
- Punjab Floods
- 60 deaths, 5 lakh acres inundated, 3.5 lakh acres damaged
- Himachal Pradesh
- 1,700 houses affected by land subsidence, 45 sq km lost to landslides in 2023
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Increased hydrometeorological disasters due to climate change
Sources
Stronger inter-state coordination urgent need after 2025 floods: Punjab official
Western Command and NDMA conclude disaster management conclave at Chandimandir
NDMA member Lt Gen Hasnain bats for frequent mock drills to enhance disaster preparedness
