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WB steps up emergency preparations amid border tensions

Nabanna, the state secretariat, directed all district administrations to stockpile essential rations for the upcoming three months — June, July, and August — to pre-empt any disruption in the supply chain and prevent food shortages among the general population.

News Arena Network - Kolkata - UPDATED: May 12, 2025, 08:18 PM - 2 min read

The West Bengal government initiated a series of precautionary measures to ensure stability in the event of further unrest.


Despite the recent declaration of a ceasefire aimed at de-escalating tensions, the situation along India’s northern, northwestern and western borders remains volatile and, in response, the West Bengal government initiated a series of precautionary measures to ensure stability in the event of further unrest.
 
Nabanna, the state secretariat, directed all district administrations to stockpile essential rations for the upcoming three months — June, July, and August — to pre-empt any disruption in the supply chain and prevent food shortages among the general population. Official instructions have already been dispatched to all district magistrates to begin immediate ration dispatch to local warehouses.
 
Sources in Nabanna confirmed that chief secretary Manoj Pant chaired a high-level emergency preparedness meeting on Sunday. The meeting saw the participation of the state director general of police, senior officials from the Health and Food departments, police commissioners and superintendents of police from all districts.
 
“In addition to food security, the meeting also focused on healthcare readiness. District authorities have been tasked with auditing and reporting the availability of hospital beds, ambulances and medical personnel to ensure swift response in case of a crisis. The health infrastructure will be reinforced wherever necessary,” said a official of the state government.
 
 
Further bolstering disaster management capabilities, the state has initiated the training of civil defence volunteers. Each district is in the process of setting up dedicated control rooms and surveillance teams to coordinate emergency response and maintain administrative efficiency under pressure.
 
A senior state official said, “These measures are being taken to ensure people remain calm and confident. Surveillance has been intensified and no suspicious activity will be tolerated. Bengal is alert and prepared for any eventuality.”
 
This proactive move comes just a day after Union Home secretary Govinda Mohan held a virtual meeting with chief secretaries across the country to assess the broader security situation. West Bengal’s swift response underscores the urgency of the matter, particularly given the heightened tensions along India’s borders.
 
Special focus is being placed on sensitive areas such as border districts and forested regions, including the Sundarbans and parts of north Bengal. Police forces have been instructed to act decisively if any irregular or threatening activity is detected.
 
Given this fraught environment, state governments are ramping up localised preparations. West Bengal’s comprehensive approach—from securing food supplies to reinforcing health and surveillance systems—signals a no-compromise stance on public safety and administrative readiness.
 
 

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