FAQs

Strengthening Communication Systems.

1. A dedicated civil VHF network has been set up at 414 locations covering all District & Blocks HQs, some Tahasils, GPs and other locations.
2. 22 satellite phones have provided to 17 districts and other senior officers at State level. 13 more satellite phones are being procured for providing to the remaining districts.
3. Toll free numbers 1077 and 1070 installed in District Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) and State EOC respectively
4. 291 volunteers from different districts have been trained in five batches during 2007-08.