International Exhibition on Disaster Management

Exhibition on disaster management opens
DH News Service, Bangalore:
"Safe 2008," the States first international exhibition on Disaster Management was inaugurated at the Palace Grounds here on Thursday. Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who launched the event, and Home Minister V S Acharya, later had a look at the exhibits displayed. Due to a hectic schedule for the day, the CM and the Home Minister could not deliver their speeches at a function organised later.

M Chandrasekhar, former DGP and Chairman of Karnataka Public Service Commission, who was roped in as a last-minute chief guest, wished all success to the exhibition.

Jija Madhavan Harisingh, Commandant General, Home Guards and Director, Civil Defence, Fire and Emergency Services, said prior preparedness could minimise the impact of disasters in a big way. “We must prepare ourselves to face disasters using technology,” she added. Ms Harisingh wanted the exhibition to be conducted annually. A total of 147 stalls, including 12 from abroad, are exhibiting their wares there.