JAMMU: A delegation of the Centre for Activities for Advanced, Strong and Progressive India (CAASPI), Jammu and Kashmir, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday and submitted a proposal for the creation of “Social Defence Volunteer Groups” to strengthen support during emergencies and disasters.
The delegation, comprising prominent citizens including retired Justice Tashi Rabstan of the J&K and Ladakh High Court, Kuldeep Khoda, B.R. Sharma, Dr S.P. Vaid, Dr Ashok Bhan, Maj Gen S.K. Sharma (Retd), K.B. Jandial and Advocate Rameshwar Singh Jamwal, proposed setting up volunteer groups at district level and in border areas.
According to the proposal, these groups would supplement the existing Home Guards and Civil Defence personnel and function as “Joint Quick Reaction Teams” in coordination with them during disasters or other situations requiring trained manpower.
The delegation also raised matters concerning the extension of facilities under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) for the welfare of pensioners.
