Expedite setting up of NDRF headquarters at Mandi, regional centres at Nalagarh, Rampur: CS to officers

The CS also said that to make disaster response faster and more data-driven, the state needed to develop and implement model guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in its decision support systems. The use of Artificial Intelligence will revolutionize disaster management by predictive analysis, rapid damage assessment, optimizing resource allocation and early warning systems.

In the high-level meeting, Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena said that due to the increasing frequency of natural disasters in the State, the SDRF needs to be strengthened. He emphasized on enhancing operational skills, integrating advanced technology and adopting sustainable clean-up methods.

Expressing concern over the challenges posed by disasters in mountainous and high-altitude regions of the State, he asserted the need for a dedicated training module and schedule to be developed for SDRF teams. This initiative aims to equip the teams with the specialized skills required for search and rescue operations in hard terrains and extreme weather conditions.

A senior officer said, “The high-level meeting was also held to strengthen disaster management capabilities and ensure a more effective, technologically advanced and environmentally conscious response to emergencies. The use of artificial intelligence will be helpful in forecasting with greater accuracy by analyzing vast datasets of historical weather patterns, automatically analysing data immediately after a disaster to identify the worst-affected areas for prioritising resource deployment, suggesting the optimal distribution of manpower, relief materials, and equipment based on real-time ground needs along with enhancing the precision of public alert systems, ensuring timely and targeted evacuations. Certain guidelines will ensure that AI is used ethically, transparently, and effectively, serving as a powerful tool to support human decision-makers and save critical time during emergencies.”

Director General of NDRF Piyush Goyal said that NDRF organised various types of training courses for capacity building and SDRF may select the required training type from its website. Accordingly, the training will be imparted to the SDRF of Himachal Pradesh. Member of National Disaster Management Authority Krishna S Vats also shared his views on strengthening the SDRF. Additional Director General of Police Satwant Atwal Trivedi highlighted activities of the HP-SDRF and asserted the need for strengthening the force in the present scenario.

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