PDMA meeting held

LAHORE: An important meeting of the PDMA was on Tuesday held at the Committee Room under the chairmanship of Relief Commissioner Punjab Nabeel Javed.

DG Irfan Ali Kathia gave a briefing about ongoing projects under the PDMA Punjab. A briefing was given about the ongoing survey in flood-vulnerable districts under the Urban Unit. A detailed survey of possible flood-affected districts is underway. The construction of PDMA warehouses in Sargodha, Jhang and Rajanpur was also reviewed.

Nabeel directed completing the construction of warehouses on time. The process of recruitment of staff for warehouses was reviewed.

Nabeel said the staff should be recruited as per requirement on merit. The recruitment process will be completed through the Punjab Public Service Commission. He directed establishing a regular IT Management Cell in the PDMA Punjab.

The meeting also reviewed the steps taken to deal with possible drought. The DG PDMA informed about the steps taken regarding heatwave and drought. He directed all commissioners and DCs to complete arrangements in advance.

Nabeel said the instructions of the chief minister Punjab were clear and there was no scope for irresponsibility or negligence.

The additional DG PDMA, the director Coordination, Director Operations Nisar Sani and other officers attended the meeting.