Title - NCR releases Disaster Management Plan 2013

ALLAHABAD: The General Manager of North Central Railway (NCR) Alok Johri released the fourth edition of Disaster Management Plan-2013 prepared by the safety department of NCR during the meeting of Punctuality Department recently. He also stressed on maintaining punctuality of trains so that passengers do not face any problems while traveling to their destinations.

Speaking on the occasion, Johri said the disaster management plan would be immensely useful for railway officials in exigent circumstances. He advised that the various guidelines and directions should be thoroughly studied by the railway employees so that if the need arises, they can take immediate action without wasting precious time.

Chief Safety Officer RS Verma said the Plan has elaborate details about the work that is being done by various units of the railways at the accident site and at the divisional and zonal level. Further, it also contains details about the work that is to be done by officers and employees of the various departments in the event of an accident. The various types of resources that are needed in such situations are also mentioned in the Plan, he said. Further, it has the mobile and telephone numbers of the officers concerned with the disaster management cell.

Various heads of departments and officers of the safety department were present during the meeting.

Meanwhile, Rajbhasha Pakhwara (fortnight) was organised by North Central Railway from September 16 to 27. The programme started with lighting of lamp by the general manager. Speaking on the occasion, the GM observed that Hindi represents the culture of the country.

An exhibition was held on the occasion. Awards were given to employees for promoting Hindi. A cultural function was also held.