Question

Apart from every Indian State and Union Territory, which of the following agencies also maintain their own EOCs?

• A. Local Municipalities and Panchayats
• B. NDRF, SDRF, Armed Forces, and CAPFs
• C. Private Hospitals and Schools
• D. Agricultural Departments and Universities

Answer 1

Answer:

B. NDRF, SDRF, Armed Forces, and CAPFs

While state and union territory governments operate the primary SEOCs, these specialized agencies and forces maintain their own EOCs to ensure a rapid and coordinated response during a disaster.

• NDRF and SDRF: As dedicated disaster response forces, the NDRF and SDRF have their own operational EOCs at their headquarters and battalions. These centers are crucial for quickly mobilizing and deploying their teams, equipment, and resources to the affected areas.

• Armed Forces: The Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force) have their own EOCs to manage their support to civil authorities during a disaster. These centers coordinate the deployment of military personnel, airlifting of supplies, and providing medical aid and engineering support.

• CAPFs: Central Armed Police Forces, such as the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF), also have internal EOCs. These centers help manage their personnel and resources when they are called upon for law and order duties or to assist in disaster relief efforts.