New Delhi, May 11; Security is to be upgraded at technical and scientific installations located in border areas of Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Chandigarh and Northwest locations of Rajasthan and Gujarat, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said.
In addition, vital IMD installations in Srinagar and Leh are to receive bolstered security, he added in a high-level joint meeting with senior officials and heads of scientific and technical departments to review security preparedness of technical and scientific installations across the country, in the light of the prevailing security situation.
The focus of the meeting was on reviewing the security preparedness of research and scientific facilities, especially in the border and sensitive zones of Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Ladakh and the Northwestern region of India.
All scientific institutions have been directed to review and enhance their current security protocols in light of the prevailing situation. They must immediately inform the respective district administrations to ensure seamless coordination and protection.
Dr. Jitendra Singh also directed the Director General of IMD to immediately bolster security arrangements at its vital installations and data centers in Srinagar, Leh, and other key locations.
He also reemphasized on focus on Internal Readiness and Civil Coordination, apart from external security, the Minister also reviewed the internal security protocols and Do’s & Don’ts for the institutes.
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