Uttar Pradesh is ramping up its defenses against disasters with the approval of 31 ambitious projects totaling ₹410 crore. During a high-level meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority led by Chief Secretary SP Goyal, officials committed to rapid deployment of these measures.
Goyal urged all departments to stay proactive, particularly in light of recent unseasonal rains devastating crops. He ordered immediate compensation disbursal to affected farmers, highlighting the human cost of inadequate readiness.
Among the funded initiatives, human-wildlife conflict resolution stands out with ₹34.75 crore. Ayodhya’s flood shelters get ₹19.31 lakh, while Varanasi’s ghats will feature ₹5.28 crore floating barriers for better flood control.
Flood mitigation extends to purchasing rubberized motor boats for tehsils in 44 districts at ₹40 crore. Community-level efforts include ₹43.45 crore for disaster training in schools, awareness campaigns, and grassroots planning.
Child safety is prioritized through the ₹7.5 crore ‘Bal Tarnveer’ program to curb drowning deaths. Training allocations cover municipal workers (₹5.18 crore), civil defense (₹14.62 crore), and home guards (₹8.23 crore).
Principal Secretary Revenue Aparna U’s comprehensive briefing paved the way for approvals. Goyal noted this infusion will transform the state’s crisis response into a robust, tech-savvy system, safeguarding lives and livelihoods effectively.
