Jammu | Nov, 13: A delegation of the Centre for Activities for Advanced, Strong and Progressive India (CAASPI), Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and submitted a proposal for establishing Social Defence Volunteer Groups to strengthen disaster response and civil defence mechanisms across the Union Territory.
The proposed groups are envisaged as support units for existing Home Guards and Civil Defence personnel at the district level, particularly in border areas. They would function as Joint Quick Reaction Teams, working alongside existing agencies during disasters and other emergencies requiring trained manpower.
The delegation comprised prominent citizens, including Justice Tashi Rabstan, retired Judge 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.
The delegation also raised issues concerning the extension of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) facilities for the welfare of pensioners.
