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| Yogi govt's disaster management master plan to ensure a safe Mahakumbh 2025 | | |  Agencies
MAHAKUMBH NAGAR, Jan 1: The Yogi government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the smooth and disaster-free conduct of Mahakumbh 2025. To prevent and efficiently manage any untoward incidents, a highly trained and capable force has already been deployed. In line with this preparation, the government has introduced an Incident Response System (IRS) to ensure quick response and accountability. Responsibilities have been clearly defined at the division, district, and fair levels under this system. In case of any emergency or disaster within the Mela area, the designated response team will be activated immediately. The Yogi government's Revenue Department has established the Incident Response System (IRS) to ensure quick and effective action during emergencies at Mahakumbh 2025. Under the Prayagraj division, the Divisional Commissioner of Prayagraj and Chairperson of the Prayagraj Mela Authority has been appointed as the Responsible Officer, while the Police Commissioner of Prayagraj has been designated as the Security Officer.
At the district level, the District Magistrate of Prayagraj and Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) will serve as the Incident Commander. The Additional District Magistrate will act as the Deputy Incident Commander, and the DCP of Prayagraj has been assigned the role of Security Officer.
For the Mela area, the Mela Officer has been appointed as the Incident Commander, while the Assistant Mela Officer will act as the Deputy Incident Commander. The Senior Superintendent of Police for Kumbh Mela will serve as the Security Officer. At the sector level, the SDM of each sector will be the Sector Incident Commander, and the Additional SP/Deputy SP of each sector will act as the Security Officer. This structure ensures that all key officials remain prepared to respond immediately in case of any disaster.
Principal Secretary P. Guruprasad has issued a notification outlining these responsibilities. According to the notification, the IRS has been formed to clearly define the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders and responders, ensuring swift, efficient, and effective action during any disaster or emergency within the Mela area. The response team will remain active throughout the event. |
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