GUWAHATI: Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the celebrations of the annual raising day of All India Civil Defence and Home Guards at the Central Training Institute (Civil Defence and Home Guards) at Panikhaiti on Friday.
During the event, Governor Acharya highlighted the crucial role of Civil Defence and Home Guard units in protecting the society during challenging times. Extending his greetings to all belonging to Civil Defence and Home Guards, the Governor outlined their importance as a vital link in the administrative system, particularly in emergency situations and disaster management.
The governor said, "The personnel of Civil Defence and Home Guards always stand tall in rendering their services in protecting the nation and its people, demonstrating exceptional efficiency, hard work, and unwavering determination." The governor on the occasion specifically highlighted the Civil Defence and Home Guards in global recognition for their courage and rapid response during various emergencies.
The governor said that Prime Minister Modi has always been very sensitive to the countrymen's safety and security and therefore lent government interventions towards innovation, research, and strengthening the ecosystem for defence and disaster management. The Governor also praised Chief Minister Himanta Biswas Sarma for empowering a modern training system at the Central Training Institute, Panikhaiti, which provides comprehensive training in industrial safety, disaster management, and emerging technologies.
The governor expressed his happiness over the increasing participation of women in civil defence and home guard units. Governor Acharya moreover said that considering the readiness and keenness of the women in embracing the latest technological innovations, he said that they will prove worthy and bring laurels to the state and nation in handling the country's defence requirements.
Director General of Police GP Singh, Director General Civil Defence and Commandant General of Home Guards Harmeet Singh, and a host of other dignitaries were also present in the programme, stated a press release.
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