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Ahmedabad, Nov 21 (IANS) A state-level review meeting on oil and chemical disaster management was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Jayanti Ravi.
Collectors of Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Bharuch and Surat attended the meeting through video conference.
Organized jointly by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the mock drill on oil and chemical emergency response was conducted in districts with major refineries and chemical centres.
A state level review was conducted at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to assess preparedness.
During the review, Ravi sought a detailed report from district collectors on the mock drill conducted at major industrial locations in Jamnagar, Dwarka, Kutch, Bharuch and Surat.
He guided the officials on strengthening coordination, response mechanisms and preparedness for any industrial disaster in future.
The primary objective of the mock drill was to assess the state’s preparedness for quick response in case of accidents in oil and chemical industries, evaluate inter-departmental coordination and test the effectiveness of manpower and equipment.
Since Gujarat is a heavily industrialized state, strong preparedness for emergencies – especially in areas with large refineries, chemical clusters and storage terminals like Jamnagar, Hazira, Vadinar and Kandla – is important.
The meeting was attended by officials from NDMA, GSDMA, SEOC, NDRF, SDRF, various defense forces, line departments and related agencies.
Collectors of Jamnagar, Dwarka, Kutch, Bharuch and Surat informed the state administration about the conduct and results of the district level mock drill through video conferencing.
The state’s coastline and industrial corridors are home to refineries, petrochemical units, chemical manufacturing plants, LNG terminals and storage facilities, making it an important hub for India’s energy and chemical economy.
With high-density industrial activity, Gujarat faces increased risks of oil spills, chemical spills and industrial accidents, necessitating strict safety protocols, mock drills, inter-agency coordination and a sustained focus on disaster preparedness to protect workers, infrastructure and coastal ecosystems.
–IANS
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