Jammu, Oct 17 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered to set up civil defence corps (CDCs) in seven districts of the Union Territory, officials said on Friday.

The decision aims to enhance emergency preparedness, minimize property damage, and maintain essential services during emergencies.

A notification to this effect was issued by Principal Secretary (Home) Chandraker Bharti on the orders of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

“In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 4 of the Civil Defence Act, 1968, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir hereby constitutes Civil Defence Corps in the districts of Reasi, Ramban, Kishtwar, Shopian, Ganderbal, Bandipora and Kulgam,” the notification said.

It added that the district magistrates of these districts will s

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