Punjab Newsline, Shimla, July 5-
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) of Himachal Pradesh and Bal Raksha Bharat (also known as Save the Children) have come together for a significant collaboration through a non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This partnership aims to enhance Child-Centric Disaster management strategies, ensuring the safety, protection and well-being of children during disasters and emergencies in the state. The MoU, effective until July 6, 2029, with provision for extension basis, Bal Raksha Bharat's (BRB) satisfactory performance and willingness to extend the same. The MoU was signed by DC Rana (IAS) Director cum SS Revenue, Government of Himachal Pradesh (on behalf of SDMA) and by Santanu Chakraborty, Director Programme Support, on behalf of BRB. The MoU signing moment was witnessed by Shri Onkar Chand Sharma, IAS Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) to the Government of Himachal Pradesh. Director cum Ex Officio-Special Secretary (Rev.-DM) to the GoHP and Dr. Krishan Chand Training & Capacity Building Specialist, DMC – HPSDMA. Mr. Naveen Shukla, Assistant Manager- Project from BRB was also a part of this meeting.
Disasters pose severe threats to children's lives, constitutional rights and overall needs.