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Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
State relies on centre's War Book to manage war-like situations
MUMBAI: Maharashtra does not have a plan to manage war and war-like situations; under these circumstances, it is guided by the Union War Book of the central government for civil response, and the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) prepared by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The state, however, does have a Disaster Management Plan to tackle other kinds of emergencies such as natural and nuclear disasters. At a security review meeting on Friday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis directed the state administration to study the Union War Book and disseminate the information to all the authorities concerned. The meeting was held hours before the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was declared. The State Disaster Management Plan 2023 mentions the role of various authorities, from district collectors, to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Management Authority, which is headed by the chief minister, among others. One of the chapters focuses on measures to be taken in case of various natural disasters as well as industrial chemical disasters, and nuclear and radiological emergencies. It provides detailed information on what needs to be done in case of an accident at a nuclear facility leading to large-scale release of radioactivity. However, the State Disaster Management Plan offers nothing in case of a war. 'The role of disaster management comes in at a later stage. We come into the picture for relief work, and hence the State Disaster Management Plan doesn't have anything specific relating to war. For instance, in a war, our work would be limited to dousing fires and rescuing people trapped under rubble in a coordinated response. All this is spelt out in detail,' said an official from the state disaster management department. Sonia Sethi, additional chief secretary, disaster management department, did not respond to queries sent via text. IS Chahal, additional chief secretary, home, too did not respond to calls and text messages from HT. An official from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) clarified that all states, not just Maharashtra, follow the Union War Book in war-like situations. 'The subject of war directly relates to the central government. The idea of the Union War Book is to guide states on their response if a war breaks out,' he said. The Union War Book is a manual that specifies the roles of various authorities in war time, including the police, railways, road and sea transport, health and emergency services, civil aviation, among other branches of the state. Devised after Independence, it has been revised periodically.
India Today
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Devendra Fadnavis reviews Maharashtra's security amid India-Pak tension
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the state's security and preparedness. This move comes amid rising tension between India and held detailed discussions with senior police and administrative officials, issuing multiple directives to enhance readiness and public Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was also present in the meeting, along with Chief Secretary Rajeshkumar, Director General of Police Rashmi Shukla, Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, Additional Director General of Police (Civil Defense) Prabhatkumar, Principal Secretary of the Home Department Radhika Rastogi, Additional Inspector General of Intelligence Shirish Jain, and the District Collectors of Mumbai and Mumbai Fadnavis directed officials to conduct mock drills in every district and establish war rooms at the district level. He also stressed the importance of coordinating with hospitals during blackouts, ensuring that alternate power arrangements are in place, and using dark curtains or tinted glass to prevent visibility from Chief Minister instructed the administration to create awareness videos explaining blackouts and the appropriate public response, and to ensure these videos reach students and citizens. 'Conduct widespread public awareness campaigns,' he were told to thoroughly study the Central Government's 'Union War Book' and disseminate its information across all departments. Fadnavis also asked police cyber cells in every district to monitor social media and take action against handles aiding Pakistan or spreading announced that District Collectors would be given emergency funds immediately, allowing for swift procurement of essential materials. 'Any important proposals related to this should be approved within one hour,' he called for a meeting with all municipal corporations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), instructing them to raise blackout awareness and involve cooperative housing societies. He also urged the police to step up vigilance, conduct more combing operations, and intensify patrolling.'Filming military preparedness activities and sharing them on social media is a crime; register cases immediately,' Fadnavis enhance maritime security, he asked officials to rent fishing trawlers if required. He also directed the creation of a system to provide citizens with up-to-date and accurate information about the light of possible cyber-attacks on critical government infrastructure, the Chief Minister instructed an immediate cyber audit through the cyber improved coordination between the government and security agencies, he said, 'Invite the heads of all three branches of the military and the Coast Guard in Mumbai to the next meeting via video conference.'Fadnavis also ordered the cancellation of leaves for all senior officers in key departments, including health and disaster inputs from RitwikMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Maharashtra
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis issues directives after state security meeting amid India-Pak tensions
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 9 (ANI): In light of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis conducted a comprehensive review of the state's security and preparedness with police and administrative agencies on Friday. According to the Chief Minister's Office, while reviewing aspects such as mock drills, blackouts, and more, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis issued several directives. CM Devendra Fadnavis issued directives to conduct mock drills in every district and to establish war rooms at the district level. The directives also included setting up coordination mechanisms with hospitals during blackouts. He said that since lights are turned off to avoid becoming targets, to continue operations using alternate power sources, and use dark-colored curtains or tinted glass to prevent light from being visible outside. The directives stated to share educational videos explaining what a blackout is and what actions to take during one with students and citizens and raise widespread public awareness. Fadnavis said study the Union Government's 'Union War Book' thoroughly and ensure everyone is informed. The directives said that cyber cells in each district police department should monitor social media to identify and act against handles supporting Pakistan. Take action against those spreading false or enemy-supporting information. It said that emergency funds will be released today to all District Collectors, enabling immediate purchases of urgent supplies and any other major proposal related to this should be approved within an hour. The directives said convene meetings of all municipal corporations in the MMR region and instruct them to raise awareness about blackouts. Involve cooperative housing societies in this process. Police departments must maintain higher than usual vigilance. In anticipation of increased anti-national activities, intensify combing operations and patrolling. Fadnavis stated filming military preparations and sharing such content on social media is a criminal offence--file immediate cases against such acts. The directives said that to boost coastal security, hire fishing trawlers as needed and that the government will establish a system to provide citizens with accurate and up-to-date information about the situation. Considering the potential for cyberattacks on the government's critical infrastructure (e.g., power generation and distribution), conduct immediate cyber audits through the cyber department, it said. It also added that to ensure better coordination between the government and security agencies, invite heads of the Army's three wings and the Coast Guard in Mumbai to the next meeting via video conference Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was also present at the meeting. Acting Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar, State Director General of Police Rashmi Shukla, Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, Additional DGP of Civil Defense Prabhat Kumar, Principal Secretary of the Home Department Radhika Rastogi, Additional IGP of Intelligence Department Shirish Jain, and District Collectors of Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban were also present. (ANI)
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
CM Fadnavis reviews security, preparedness in Maharashtra
Mumbai: In the backdrop of growing tension between India and Pakistan, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday reviewed the overall security and preparedness of the state's police and administrative agencies. Taking a comprehensive review of all aspects like mock drills, blackouts and other measures, CM Fadnavis, who was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, directed the administration to conduct mock drills in each district, establish war rooms at district levels and set up a coordination mechanism with hospitals during a blackout. He said that even though lights would be switched off to avoid being targeted, electricity supply could be provided through an alternative system to avoid any inconvenience to the patients. He also instructed the use of dark-coloured curtains or glasses to prevent light from being seen from the outside. To convey the importance of blackouts in the present situation, CM Fadnavis directed the administration to distribute videos to students and citizens explaining the dos and don'ts in order to create widespread awareness. This apart, he asked the administration to study the central government's 'Union War Book' in depth and inform everyone about it. "Police cyber cells in every district should monitor social media and identify handles that are helping Pakistan and take action against them. If anyone is helping the enemy or spreading false information, take action against them," he said at the meeting. CM Fadnavis announced that every District Collector will be given an emergency fund on Friday, from which if any urgent material needs to be purchased, it can be done immediately. Apart from this, if any important proposal comes in this regard, the District Collectors have been asked to approve it within one hour. He also asked the District Collectors to hold a meeting of all the Municipalities in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and ask them to also create awareness about blackouts by involving the cooperative housing societies. Further, CM Fadnavis categorically said that the police department should be more vigilant than ever. 'Considering the possibility of increasing activities of anti-national individuals, conduct more combing operations and intensify patrols,' he said. He mentioned that filming military preparation-related activities and broadcasting them on social media was a crime and asked the administration to file a case immediately. In a bid to further strengthen maritime security, he instructed to hire fishing trawlers as needed. The CM said that the government should establish a system to provide citizens with up-to-date and accurate information about the situation. 'Considering the possibility of cyber attacks on critical government infrastructure including power generation and distribution, conduct an immediate cyber audit," the CM directed. He asked the administration to invite the heads of all three military services and the Coast Guard in Mumbai to the next meeting through VC for greater coordination between the government and the security establishment.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Maharashtra Government cancels all senior officials leaves
The Maharashtra Government on Friday (May 9, 2025) has cancelled the leave of all senior officials of the State Government, particularly from the health department and the disaster management cell. The decision was taken after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde held a security review meeting on Friday (May 9, 2025). Taking a comprehensive review of all matters like mock drill, blackout, etc., Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis gave various guidelines. In-charge Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar, State Director General of Police Rashmi Shukla, Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, Mumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, Additional Director General of Police Civil Security Prabhat Kumar, Principal Secretary of Home Department Radhika Rastogi, Additional Inspector General of Intelligence Shirish Jain, Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban District Collectors were present. At this time, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis gave the following instructions: - Conduct mock drills in every district and establish a war room at the district level. - Set up a coordination mechanism with the hospitals during the blackout. - Create widespread public awareness about blackouts. Videos should be made available to students and citizens. - Do an in-depth study of the Central Government's 'Union War Book' and inform everyone about it. - The police cyber cell in every district should identify the handles helping Pakistan and take action against them while maintaining social media supervision. If someone spreads information that helps the enemy or is false, take action against them. - An emergency fund will be given to every District Magistrate, whenever he needs to purchase any urgent literature, it will be done immediately. Apart from this, any important proposal or reference should be approved at the highest level. - Hold a meeting of all the Municipal Corporations of MMR area, ask them to create awareness regarding 'blackout'. Cooperative housing construction institutions should participate in this. - The police department has maintained more awareness than usual. In view of the possibility of increasing actions against anti-national persons, more combing operations should be conducted and patrolling should be made more vigilant. - Taking pictures of military preparation and related activities and broadcasting them on social media is a crime. A case should be registered against it immediately. - Hire fishing trawlers as per requirement to enhance maritime security. - The Government should make arrangements to provide citizens with up-to-date and accurate information about the situation. - Keeping in mind the possibility of a cyber attack on any infrastructure facility of utmost importance to the Government (e.g. power generation, distribution), get an immediate cyber audit done by the cyber department. - For more coordination between the Government and the security agencies, the three teams of the Mumbai-based army and the chiefs of the coast guard should be invited to the next meeting through VC. - Cancellation of all leave of senior officers holding important posts in the state, especially in the departments of health, disaster management etc.
